The potential election of pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu in Romania has raised alarms among Western diplomats, fearing a significant political shift that could disrupt regional stability. As Romania prepares for legislative elections, thousands of protesters, mainly students, voice their concerns about the rise of the far-right and its implications for NATO and EU relations. Georgescu’s controversial ties to Russia and critical stance towards NATO have sparked protests and anxiety over Romania’s future, especially in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine.