Karol Nawrocki, a conservative nationalist, narrowly won Poland’s presidency. He is the latest Trump-energized populist to perform strongly in a European poll.

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Calin Georgescu, a former presidential candidate in Romania, said in a video he is no longer affiliated with any political group and recently "chose to be a passive observer of public and social life.

Calin Georgescu, whose unexpected surge in Romania's presidential election led to its annulment, announced his departure from politics. Despite facing criminal proceedings and accusations of pro ...

Georgescu said he made his decision to take a step back following the conclusion of the presidential race, which for him indicated "the sovereignist movement has come to a close." Călin Georgescu ...

BUCHAREST, Romania — Calin Georgescu, the controversial populist whose bid for Romania’s presidency last year resulted in the annulment of an election in the European Union and NATO member ...

Supporters of Calin Georgescu, the winner of the first round of last year's annulled election, chant slogans during his ...

Calin Georgescu, the controversial populist whose bid for Romania’s presidency last year resulted in the annulment of an election in the European Union and NATO member country, has announced he is ste ...