Călin Georgescu has been removed from Romania’s presidential race following a wave of controversy linked to viral TikTok videos. Critics claim the clips contained extremist messaging, while supporters argue he was unfairly targeted. In this video, political analysts break down the real reasons behind his ban and what it means for Romania’s 2025 elections.
Riks Europe is joined by Nicolas Lecaussin, the director of the Institute for Economic and Fiscal Research in Paris, and Cosmin Corendea, an expert in international law and human rights and member of the Romanian Parliament for the party AUR.