TikTok Defends Election Role in Romania

Will TikTok decide the presidential election in Romania?
A largely unknown right-wing extremist won the first round of Romania's presidential election and could be elected president on Sunday — with the help of TikTok. Are elections now being decided on social media?
TikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakers
TikTok became a focus of controversy in the Eastern European country after far-right outsider Calin Georgescu emerged as the front-runner in the vote.
TikTok Defends Election Role in Romania Amid EU Allegations of Meddling
Caroline Greer, TikTok's chief lobbyist for the EU, and Pegum faced tough questioning from EU lawmakers over the platform's role in Romania's elections and its adherence to the 27-nation bloc's Digital Services Act—a set of regulations aimed at shielding users from illegal and harmful content online.
Romania: How far-right candidate in race for presidency manipulated TikTok
Călin Georgescu used social media platforms to sway voter opinion and spread propaganda. Fake accounts are also alleged to have boosted his fame.
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Romania’s top court ordered a recount after a little-known ultranationalist candidate scored a surprise victory in Sunday’s presidential election, as a security panel said the contest was affected by a cyber operation aimed at influencing the outcome.
Victory of Romania’s 'TikTok Messiah' is an alarm bell for Europe
Romania's unknown extremist candidate, Călin Georgescu, won the first round of elections all thanks to a massive TikTok campaign, raising concerns over foul play and prompting a request for an EU investigation.
TikTok is facing accusations of election interference after a surprise win by a far-right candidate in Romania
TikTok is facing scrutiny over election interference after a little known far-right populist in Romania won the first round of a presidential election.
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