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 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.
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 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.
How TikTok Fueled The Rise Of Romania's Far-Right Presidential Candidate Georgescu
Calin Georgescu, the little-known far-right politician, used TikTok to spread his anti-EU, anti-NATO message and win the first round of Romania's presidential election.
TikTok Removes Covert Network Linked to Romanian Candidate
TikTok executives said the social media platform removed a network covertly campaigning for Calin Georgescu, whose shock victory in the Nov. 24 presidential election threw the country into the biggest political crisis since the fall of communism.
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.
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 an EU investigation. Vie
TikTok tactics shake up politics in Romania
Barely known a year ago, far-right candidate Calin Georgescu successfully dominated social network TikTok to emerge the shock winner of Romania's first-round presidential election -- an online campaign that has raised suspicions.
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Lawmakers keep TikTok on watch after clashes over role in Romanian election
TikTok says it engaged with Romanian authorities ahead of the election, and follows the EU's online platform rules. View on ...