PHOTO Thousands of people protest in front of the Palace of Parliament in support of Călin Georgescu: “Călin, Călin, the people are with you”

Several thousand people gathered on Saturday in Izvor Park in Bucharest for a protest organized without authorization in support of former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu. The demonstration is promoted by the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), with George Simion present at the protest together with other AUR leaders.

People chanting at the protest organized by representatives of the AUR party and supporters of former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, in Bucharest, November 14, 2026 / Photo: Inquam Photos / Felix Lică

Chants heard during the protest included: “Călin, Călin, the people are with you” / “Călin Georgescu is president!” / “Nicuşor suspended, for the annulled vote” / “Ursula, don't forget, Romania is not yours” / “Călin is innocent” / “Simion, Simion”.

Person holding a placard at the protest organized by representatives of the AUR party and supporters of former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, in Bucharest, November 14, 2026 / Photo: Inquam Photos / Bogdan Buda

A stage was set up in front of the Palace of Parliament, where AUR president George Simion, along with other political leaders and demonstrators, made statements. “We came out for justice, for freedom, and because they annulled the elections and the president elected by Romanians,” said a demonstrator who spoke on stage through a megaphone.

Robert Turcescu speaks from the stage set up at the protest organized by representatives of the AUR party and supporters of former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, in Bucharest, November 14, 2026 / Photo: Inquam Photos / Bogdan Buda

People holding placards bearing Călin Georgescu's image at the protest organized by representatives of the AUR party and supporters of the former presidential candidate, in Bucharest, November 14, 2026 / Photo: Inquam Photos / Mălina Norocea

The authorities restricted traffic on United Nations Boulevard, between the park and the Palace of Parliament, and deployed a significant public-order force. Several coaches brought demonstrators from different counties.

The Romanian Gendarmerie had warned this week of “concrete risks,” as the Romania–Poland match is scheduled for the same day, and approximately 3,000 Polish supporters are expected in the city center.

Meanwhile, at the Palace of Parliament, AUR is organizing the “Europe – Identity, Vision, Education” forum. The event brings together more than 200 foreign guests and includes discussions on sovereignty, international relations, the economy, and technology.