Călin Georgescu, the former presidential candidate who led the first round of Romania’s recent election before the results were annulled, has called on parliament to begin suspension proceedings against President Nicușor Dan. He alleges that the president endangers national sovereignty, security, and the country’s survival.
Georgescu made the appeal during a televised interview on Realitatea PLUS, where hundreds of supporters gathered outside the studio. The crowd cheered for several minutes and chanted slogans demanding a second round and proclaiming Georgescu’s leadership.
He argued that recent drone incidents in the Black Sea ports of Galaţi and Constanţa have been downplayed by authorities. Georgescu suggests that these events expose Romania to the risk of escalation in the regional conflict.
Regarding the Constanţa incident, Georgescu claimed the unmanned vessel belonged to the Ukrainian military and that a swift diplomatic response was required. He warned that failure to act could invite further danger.
The Constanţa drone, a maritime device that exploded after losing control, was officially described as part of broader Black Sea warfare. Critics, however, question why Romania is exposed to the fallout of an external war.
In Galaţi, a drone struck a residential building, injuring civilians and demonstrating that the conflict is reaching Romanian territory. The incident highlighted the proximity of hostilities to Romanian homes, ports, and infrastructure.
Georgescu warned that an uncontrolled drone reaching oil or ammonium‑nitrate storage could cause a catastrophe affecting tens of thousands of people. He emphasized the potential for a human disaster with thousands of victims.
When asked about possible agreements within the Romanian state, Georgescu declined to elaborate, reiterating his claim that the incidents create an opportunity for NATO involvement in the war. He maintained that his earlier statements fully conveyed his concerns.
He characterized President Dan as a threat to the state, arguing that the current administration turns Romania into a strategic flashpoint rather than a sovereign nation. Georgescu warned that the country is being positioned as a trigger point for broader escalation.
Georgescu urged parliament to act while the nation retains its institutional integrity. His call reflects a growing sentiment that decision‑making is shifting away from domestic authorities.
Opponents of the president label his policies as overly aligned with external actors, asserting that they undermine national autonomy. They argue that such alignment compromises Romania’s independent decision‑making.
Georgescu linked the current dispute to Romania’s post‑communist transition, describing the 1989 events as a coup that installed enduring power structures. He claims that the system changed its language without altering its nature.
He described the annulment of the December 2024 presidential election, which had placed him in the lead, as a second coup and an unprecedented breach of democratic norms. Georgescu called the cancellation an “unimaginable barbarism.”
According to Georgescu, the cancellation of the vote eroded public trust, turning society into a fragmented group without legitimate representation. He argued that when a people’s vote is voided, the social contract collapses.
The political controversy coincides with economic challenges, including pressure from rating agencies and concerns about fiscal deficits. Analysts warn that these factors could lead to a downgrade of Romania’s sovereign rating.
