Calin Georgescu, a hard-right populist, has shocked Romania by taking the lead in the presidential election, threatening the pro-European stance of the nation.
Georgescu's rise in support is notable given that he was polling at only 5% prior to the election; he successfully leveraged social media to boost his profile.
Rejecting NATO's missile defense in Romania, Georgescu criticized it as a 'shame of diplomacy,' arguing that NATO wouldn't protect its members from a Russian attack.
With nearly 23% of the votes, Georgescu's unexpected lead raises questions about Romania's pro-Western outlook, potentially leading to a significant political shift in the country.
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