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.
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.
TikTok removed 3 influence campaigns during Romania’s elections
Social media firm faces questioning by European Parliament lawmakers over networks that aided Romanian far-right win.
TikTok took down ‘cluster’ of pro-Russian influencers in Romania
TikTok has admitted that it took down a “cluster” of accounts backing a pro-Russian far right nationalist who emerged as the lead contender in Romania’s presidential election.
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.
Romania to Recount Votes as TikTok Slammed for Election Role
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.
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.
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.
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.
TikTok v. TV in Romania
In this very busy year of elections worldwide, it’s safe to say that the presidential contest in Romania didn’t garner all that much international media attention. When it did, the coverage often focused on George Simion,
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A far-right populist and a reformist will face off in Romania’s presidential runoff
Between 1999 and 2012, he was a representative for Romania on the national committee of the United Nations Environment Program. Despite not having a clear political agenda, his videos on TikTok ...
TikTok and the rise of a conspiracy populist
That a political unknown with controversial views could soon end up as Romania’s president offers cautionary lessons on how ...