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By Iulian Ernst in Bucharest Romania’s constitutional court (CCR) on October 5 invalidated the presidential candidacy of far-right populist politician Diana Sosoaca, a decision that looks set to boost the position of the more moderate far-right candidate George Simion in the first round on November 24. After independent candidate Mircea Geoana came under attack for his alleged ties with controversial local politicians, this is the second development within days that looks likely to pave the way for Simion to make it to the second round of the presidential elections. The other candidate in the …

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