The auspices under which the negotiation of the new government majority begins, and implicitly, of the new government, are not bright, and their stakes are, as we have already pointed…
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Opinions and analyses by the editorial team at SpotMedia.ro, as well as comments from distinguished guests regarding the events of the day.
A few months respite: who understands the lesson and who perishes? It can't be the same anymore.
The danger of extremism and the magnetism it exerts on many people is far from over. We have only a respite until the presidential elections, most likely in March-April, to…
Why Trump will not support Georgescu, nor Lasconi
Elena Lasconi, who made it to the final of the presidential elections annulled by the Constitutional Court, wrote a letter to Donald Trump on December 7. In it, she specifies…
The bullet was stopped by the barrel, but it's not over. It should barely begin.
It’s not good, but it could have been much worse. This would be the synthesis of the unprecedented decision by which the Constitutional Court of Romania annulled the presidential elections…
Whither Romania? Can the nuclear option be avoided?
How President Iohannis came to declassify the CSAT documents, after just a few days following the November 24 election when he stated he was not informed of any issues, and…
The charlatan sonata of the zombie system. Under the sign of invalidation and the risk of extreme violence.
My major doubt regarding Călin Georgescu is whether the man is completely unhinged, meaning an authentic psychiatric case deserving specialized care and genuine compassion, or if he is an extremely…
How Călin Georgescu was promoted. Major weaknesses in institutions in Romania
After reviewing all the documents of the intelligence agencies advertised by the presidential administration, the main sensation is that the secret services were completely caught off guard by the scale…
5 intelligence service reports indicate the extent of Russia's involvement in the electoral process in Romania and who is behind Călin Georgescu
The reports presented by intelligence agencies at Cotroceni mention 25,000 TikTok accounts, coordinated from Russia, 100 online influencers paid by a marketing company, as well as actual vote buying and…
The struggle for survival of Marcel Ciolacu between Lasconi and Georgescu
Marcel Ciolacu has achieved a first-time underperformance in the history of PSD: the first time the party has no representative in the presidential final and the lowest parliamentary score in…
Realistic, about Elena Lasconi's chances. The front line
The decision of the Constitutional Court, although coming after much scandal and many suspicions, was predictable even though the recount was not completed, as the purpose of the initiative was…
Why can't Elena Lasconi lead Romania to war, as Georgescu claims?
In Romania, during the electoral campaign, Călin Georgescu promoted false information claiming that Elena Lasconi, his opponent, „will support Romania’s involvement in the war in Ukraine against Russia,”according to Mediafax.…
Romania, in danger. Peace will be shattered if Georgescu becomes president
The increase in support for extremist parties in Romania is related to the war at the border. The bloody conflict in Ukraine has caused great unrest in the country, one…
The inevitable solution after the parliamentary elections. Will Ciolacu remain as prime minister?
As complicated as the structure of the future parliament will be, as limited, paradoxically, are the governance solutions. We have a pro-European bloc of 55% and an extremist bloc of…
Romanians have voted massively anti-system. Is a crisis coming?
The anti-system vote in Sunday’s elections shows an electorate increasingly dissatisfied with the political class. Sanctioning traditional parties leads to a fragmented parliament with a high potential for gridlock. Sunday’s…
Georgescu, the necessary evil
A strong shock was needed to clearly see the toxic reality in which we have immersed ourselves: discredited party leaders, an omni-absent president, powerless intelligence services, paralyzed polling institutions, hysterical…
Călin Georgescu, the effect of the Caraman legacy
On July 28, 2024, at the funeral of KGB spy Mihai Caraman, a wreath of flowers was photographed with the inscription: „Mihaela and Mircea Geoană, condolences.” At that time, the…
Georgescu Mirror
There are many suspicions, undoubtedly justified, regarding the logistics, funds, and machinations behind Călin Georgescu’s campaign. I also have such suspicions that mainly point towards late Ceaușescuism and its structures…
Who will win the Lasconi - Georgescu final? Pivot Bolojan
There is no time for lamentations and settling scores; in just 6 days, Romanians will vote for something even more important than the president, namely the Parliament, which will determine…
The Georgescu Phenomenon. The hand emerging from the mud that tightens around all our throats
At the time of writing, the presidential final has one certainty: Călin Georgescu, a little-known figure, neo-Legionary, pro-Russian, and deliriously mystical, has won the first round within the country’s borders.…
Why did Georgescu win? Hybrid war or revolt?
Călin Georgescu, a nationalist, anti-European, and pro-Russian candidate, is leading after the first round of the presidential elections, while Elena Lasconi and Marcel Ciolacu are competing for the second place.…