Mircea Geoană, a former leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the current Deputy Secretary-General of NATO, is gearing up to enter the race for the presidency of Romania as an independent candidate, regardless of any party support. According to political sources, Geoană will launch his campaign immediately after the NATO summit scheduled for July 9-11 in Washington.
At 65 years old, Mircea Geoană stands as the most certain name to join the presidential race for the Cotroceni Palace.
Recently, Parliament voted on a law setting the presidential elections for September 15, 2024, for the first round, and September 29 for the potential runoff.
While Marcel Ciolacu and Nicolae Ciuca struggle to find a viable candidate for the Bucharest mayoral race, Mircea Geoană is determined to enter the presidential race, even without the backing of any political party. He has already begun organising events and meetings with business leaders, citizens, and community leaders, attempting to garner broad support beyond the confines of traditional party lines.
Geoană’s decision to enter the presidential race independently is seen as a strategic move, potentially challenging the ruling coalition’s control over the political landscape. By accelerating the presidential elections by three months, the ruling coalition might have aimed to block Geoană’s logistical preparations for his candidacy. However, Geoană is already making strides to build his support base, aided by a network of NGOs, including “Romania Renaste,” with which he is associated.
Moreover, Geoană seeks to gain the support of Romanian business leaders, with figures like Dan Sucu, a prominent industrialist and owner of Rapid Bucharest football club, endorsing his candidacy. This backing from business magnates indicates that Geoană’s campaign will have significant financial support, potentially altering the dynamics of the presidential race.
Mircea Geoană’s previous bid for the presidency in 2009, as the leader of PSD, ended in defeat against Traian Băsescu by a narrow margin. However, his campaign was heavily backed by influential figures like Sorin Ovidiu Vântu, Dinu Patriciu, and Dan Voiculescu, who controlled significant economic resources and media outlets at the time.
Despite his previous electoral setback, Geoană remains a formidable contender, aiming to capitalise on the current political climate characterised by disillusionment with traditional parties. With the presidential elections fast approaching, Geoană’s decision to run as an independent could reshape Romania’s political landscape, offering voters an alternative to established party politics.
Source: Spotmedia
Editor: Andreea Gudin
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