TikTok Defends Election Role in Romania

TikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakers
TikTok took down several networks that tried to meddle in Romania's elections, executives said Tuesday as they defended the company's election integrity measures to European Union lawmakers. The video-sharing platform is a focus of controversy in the Eastern European country after far-right outsider Calin Georgescu
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 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.
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 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.
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
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