Calin Georgescu, a little-known, far-right populist, clinched the most votes and advanced to the second round to face off against reformist Elena Lasconi of the progressive Save Romania Union party.

Romanian prosecutors on Wednesday launched a criminal investigation into former presidential front-runner Calin Georgescu, placing him under 60-day judicial control with restrictions on foreign travel and posting "contents of legionary,

Romania's acting president, Ilie Bolojan, has invited leaders of parliamentary parties to consultations on Wednesday, February 26, to prepare the country's stance for the extraordinary European Council meeting on March 6 in Brussels.

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP ... round to face off against reformist Elena Lasconi of the progressive Save Romania Union party. Advertisement Article continues below this ad The surprising outcome ...

BUCHAREST, Romania — He shook Romania ... to face off against reformist Elena Lasconi of the progressive Save Romania Union party. The surprising outcome left many political observers wondering ...

Calin Georgescu, a little-known, far-right populist, clinched the most votes and advanced to the second round to face off against reformist Elena Lasconi of the progressive Save Romania Union party.