Romania is being shaken by the unexpected rise of far-right Calin Georgescu, who won the first round of presidential elections as an independent on Sunday.
rise Calin Georgescu His victory went unnoticed by the political system as it represented the first victory of a political party. marginal candidateHe won the national election only by one method permanent media campaign. Georgescu benefited hello to public discontent with the government and traditional politiciansIt was coupled with a years-long intense social media blitz filled with anti-Western rhetoric.
Tired of protest votes and a permanent economic crisis
“Selling a utopian story. “He is selling the dream of conservative Romanians, the exact opposite of the classic politicians who are big shoppers,” said the founder of the Romanian Ethical Media Alliance. Dear Stanca,: “Now we have a TikTok messiah or something like that. Very successful. And we’re not sure if he can win in the second round.”
Georgescu noted the protest votes against the major political parties and their economic mismanagement. He runs a well-oiled social media machine spreading his thoughts. Tik Tok among his devoted followers.
Loyal and hard-working followers who spread their message
Instead of relying on bots or algorithms, these extremely loyal followers The co-chairman of Romania’s European Project Renewal party explains that Georgescu’s message is spreading: Dragos Passes: “HE pseudo messianic speech what he offers with it Calin Georgescu beat him followers Instead, as in other parts of the world, dedicated supporters” he added.
by being in Ukrainian border And NATO’s eastern flankGeorgescu’s statements have all the hallmarks of a hybrid war against the West, following the same narrative that can be seen in other European countries.
Additional resources • Enrique Barrueco (Voice)
