Romanian far-right populist Calin Georgescu, who was barred from running in a presidential election redo, appealed the electoral body’s decision to a top court on Monday. He won the first round of last year’s race before the same court annulled the election.

By Luiza Ilie BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romanian far-right presidential contender Calin Georgescu said on Monday he would challenge a decision to bar him from taking part in an election rerun in May, but analysts said his chances of standing were slim amid fears of Russian meddling.

Chaos broke out in Romania’s capital as supporters of the far-right populist Calin Georgescu protested the electoral body’s decision to reject his candidacy in a presidential election redo