Călin Georgescu, a controversial populist, has announced his withdrawal from political life after a tumultuous presidential campaign in Romania that led to the annulment of an election. Despite his rise as a frontrunner, he was barred from the rerun election won by pro-EU candidate Nicușor Dan. Georgescu, facing legal troubles and accusations of incitement and electoral violations, expressed his intention to remain a passive observer of politics, while still believing in the values he championed. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)