TikTok Defends Election Role in Romania

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.
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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. In them, he not only criticizes Romania's political establishment-- often making false claims against politicians-- but is also seen doing judo or riding horses,
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.
Romania’s presidential election is in chaos. Here’s why TikTok is in the middle of it
Romania’s top court has ordered a recount in the first round of the presidential elections after Calin Georgescu – a little-known, far-right candidate who had been polling in single digits – surged into first place while Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu was knocked out of the contest.
Romania orders election recount after TikTok bias claims
A recount of the votes cast in Sunday's first round of presidential elections in Romania has been ordered by the country's top court following allegations that social media platform TikTok gave "preferential treatment" to the surprise winner, Calin Georgescu.
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 euronews
Controversial presidential front-runner Calin Georgescu wants Romania to be 'self-sufficient power'
Presidential front-runner and far-right populist Calin Georgescu says Romania’s Western alliances remain secure providing ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
Romania was target of 'aggressive hybrid Russian attacks' during elections, security council says
Documents declassified by Romania's top security council on Wednesday said the country was a target of "aggressive hybrid ...
Calin Georgescu: the 'Putin of Romania'
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