Romania’s far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu was questioned as part of an investigation into his campaign as tensions mount over whether his bid to become head of state will move forward.

Romania’s far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu was taken for questioning by police as part of an investigation into his campaign.

The opposition far-right party AUR, which backs Georgescu in the presidential race announced that it will stage a protest outside the prosecutors’ office. Romania’s prosecutors are also investigating some of Georgescu’s allies and bodyguards.

Georgescu declined to comment when asked by the media about the questioning or any accusations against him.

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