Romania: Court Extends Judicial Control for Former Presidential Candidate

Former Presidential Candidate Călin Georgescu's Judicial Control Extended Bucharest, Romania – June 6, 2025 – Former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu appeared at the General Prosecutor's Office this morning. Authorities informed him of an extension to his judicial control, initially set for 60 days, later reduced to 45. The extension relates to ongoing investigations into multiple offenses, the most serious being incitement against constitutional order. Georgescu's lawyer stated (quote needed), expressing concerns about the length of the investigation. The Prosecutor's Office, however, maintains that the extension is necessary to complete the investigation thoroughly. This is not the first time Georgescu has been summoned. He was also called to the Prosecutor's Office in late May 2025. The case continues to unfold, attracting significant public attention in Romania.