Diana Sosoaca's Candidacy Reignites Romanian Election Controversy

Romanian politician Diana Sosoaca filed her candidacy for the rerun presidential election after being barred last year. Despite potential rejection due to previous CCR rulings, she remains hopeful. The political landscape is tense as far-right candidates scramble to replace banned nominee Calin Georgescu.

Controversial Romanian politician Diana Sosoaca has announced her candidacy for the rerun presidential election, following last year's barring from the race by the Constitutional Court. The court had previously cited her anti-EU and anti-NATO stances as incompatible with presidential duties.

Sosoaca, a former lawyer and MEP, argues that she cannot be banned twice for the same reasons. However, legal experts like former judge Cristi Danilet predict her candidacy will again face rejection. Meanwhile, far-right candidates are mobilizing to replace Calin Georgescu, whose participation was similarly blocked.

The political scene in Romania grows increasingly complex, with significant figures like US Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk criticizing recent bans. As multiple candidates, including Victor Ponta and Nicusor Dan, declare their intentions, the presidential race pivots around pressing questions of sovereignty and democracy.

(With inputs from agencies.)