The arrest of Romanian politician Calin Georgescu has sparked international controversy, with Elon Musk among the most prominent voices condemning the move. The SpaceX and Tesla CEO, known for his outspoken political commentary, called the arrest “messed up” in a post on X, highlighting what he sees as a troubling pattern of political suppression in the European Union.

Georgescu, a staunch critic of military aid to Ukraine and a proponent of Romanian sovereignty, was arrested on February 25, just as he was preparing to file his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election. The arrest, coupled with widespread police raids on his supporters and campaign associates, has raised concerns about the state of democracy in Romania.

Local media reports suggest that Georgescu is being investigated for his alleged involvement in a “fascist organization” and for promoting controversial ideologies. Though the specifics of the accusations remain vague, he has also been charged with “anti-constitutional acts” and financial misreporting.

His detention, however, did not last long. He was released later the same day but remains under judicial restrictions that bar him from speaking on social media or appearing on television. These limitations have been widely interpreted as an attempt to silence him in the lead-up to the election.

Prior to his arrest, Georgescu denounced the government’s raids against his supporters, calling them part of a broader effort to prevent him from running again. His claims have been met with increasing scrutiny, particularly given the........

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