Populist leader steps away from politics after Romanian election rerun annulment

Romanian populist Calin Georgescu has announced his retirement from politics after being barred from running in the country's presidential election rerun this month due to a court-annulled election that rendered him ineligible to participate. The decision comes after Georgescu had previously run for president before the election was annulled. He made the announcement on social media, stating he would step away from politics to focus on his personal life. The move marks the end of an era for a figure who once held significant influence in Romanian politics.