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In the wake of this decision, Georcescu, who maintained his stance as a champion of change against a backdrop of elite dysfunction, vowed to contest the ruling in the courts. He and a group of supporters took to the streets, amplifying sentiments of disenchantment among Romanians who fear the return of authoritarian governance.
Alina Gorghiu, Georcescu’s rival in the boroughs, also expressed concerns about shifts toward undemocratic processes, echoing widespread fears about the erosion of democratic norms in the country.