Politics● ElevatedSep 21 · Sep 21, 2026, 11:48 AM
Former Romanian presidential candidate Georgescu detained on suspicion of fraud
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Politico Europe · Eastern Europe
The ultranationalist politician, who was accused of fomenting a violent coup in Bucharest, is facing a battery of criminal cases.
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