AUR Leader's Call to Protest Amidst Misinformation Claims

Romania: AUR Leader Calls for Peaceful Protests Amidst Claims of Misinformation George Simion, leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), has urged his supporters to engage in peaceful protests. In a Facebook live video also broadcast on Realitatea Plus, Simion expressed concerns about alleged surveillance and the misrepresentation of his words. He highlighted a specific instance where media outlets falsely reported that he intended to cut benefits for elderly citizens. "I was on Euronews, and they showed the elderly that I would cut their benefits. That's what they were spreading," Simion stated. This misinformation, he claims, led many elderly people to vote against him. The video serves as a call to action, urging his followers to participate in peaceful demonstrations while simultaneously addressing concerns about media bias and political manipulation. The incident underscores the complex interplay between political discourse, media representation, and public perception in the Romanian political landscape.