[17] These bans are set to expire one week before the 4 May 2025 presidential election.[71]

Investigation established that Georgescu's security team was composed largely of mercenaries who fought along "Wagner Group", most notably Horațiu Potra, Marin Burcea, Eugen Sechila and Dorina Mihai, all with links to "Wagner" and "Akhmat Kadyrov Regiment".[72]

2025 presidential campaign and disqualification

On 7 March 2025, Georgescu filed his candidacy for the 2025 presidential election.[73] On 9 March, Romania's Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) rejected Georgescu's candidacy.[18][why?]At the time of his disqualification, Georgescu was leading opinion polls with about 40% of the first round vote.[19] The BEC referenced the Constitutional Court's annulling of the 2024 election in its decision.[74] Georgescu appealed the decision; however, on 11 March 2025, the Constitutional Court upheld the Central Electoral Bureau's decision.[75]

Personal life

Georgescu is married and has three children.[26] He is a judo practitioner.