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AUR plans banned rally in Bucharest over Călin Georgescu and EU leaders

Bucharest, Romania · Nov 14, 2026

Is it still on?

SOONAnnounced for Nov 14. Not started yet.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters are demonstrating against European leaders, the cancellation of the 2024 presidential elections, and the arrest of Călin Georgescu.
What they want
Organizers demand respect for rule of law and fundamental freedoms, and call for European Commission leaders to step down.
What changed
Nov 9: AUR leader George Simion announced he will personally lead the banned November 14 rally in front of Parliament despite the rejection from Bucharest City Hall.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Respect for the rule of law and fundamental freedoms
  • Protest against the arrest of Călin Georgescu
  • Demand for EU leaders to leave

Organised by: AUR

What authorities say

Bucharest City Hall rejected the authorization request for the November 14 protest. The Capital's Police and Gendarmerie warned that the demonstration could trigger violent incidents and public order issues.123

The full story

The Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) party announced a public demonstration scheduled for November 14, 2026, in front of the Parliament Palace in Bucharest. Party leaders, including George Simion and Gheorghe Piperea, stated the protest will proceed despite Bucharest City Hall rejecting the authorization request. According to reports, the municipality and police warned that the gathering could generate violent incidents and public order issues. AUR leaders criticized European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and accused EU leaders of interfering in Romania's 2024 presidential elections and the arrest of Călin Georgescu. Organizers also announced plans to invite international observers and journalists.

Timeline

  1. AUR leader George Simion announced a rally for November 14 in front of Parliament and stated it will happen even without authorization.23

  2. AUR MEP Gheorghe Piperea accused Bucharest General Mayor Ciprian Ciucu of restricting the right to protest after a rally notice was restricted.1

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