George Simion’s Candidacy Confirmed! Concerns Remain Over Potential Legal Obstacles

The Constitutional Court of Romania has officially validated George Simion’s candidacy for the presidential elections, rejecting all three challenges against him. Simion, President of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) and Executive Vice President of the European Conservatives and Reformists Party (ECR), is widely recognised as a rising star in the international conservative movement. This decision is a crucial step in upholding democratic principles in Romania, but concerns remain over potential further legal manoeuvres to block his candidacy.

Following the ruling, Simion delivered a strong message: “Today, Romania and Europe have taken a step forward for democracy. The fundamental right to run for office has been restored. However, we remain vigilant. We are still worried that the Constitutional Court might find a way to block my candidacy. We will not rest until the legal term has passed on Tuesday.”

This decision comes in the wake of an unprecedented political crisis in Romania that has echoed all across Europe, where the Constitutional Court previously annulled the first round of the presidential elections in November and later barred frontrunner Călin Georgescu from running in the rescheduled May elections. The validation of Simion’s candidacy is a test for Romania’s democratic integrity, and all eyes remain on the final legal deadline.