TikTok Defends Election Role in Romania

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
TikTok defended its election integrity measures to European Union lawmakers after the platform took down several networks that tried to meddle in Romania's elections, executives said Tuesday. In a tense session before EU officials on Tuesday,
‘We are getting fed up’: EU lawmakers snap at TikTok over Romanian election
An attempt by the popular video-sharing app to assuage European Union lawmakers' concerns backfired on Tuesday, as company executives faced hostile — and at times furious — politicians questioning its role in ultranationalist Călin Georgescu's win in the recent first-round of 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’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.
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.
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
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.
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 ...
Romania to Recount Votes as TikTok Slammed for Election Role
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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's pro-Western parties win parliamentary election as far-right makes gains
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TikTok and the rise of a conspiracy populist
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A strange thing happened to Romania on its way to another humdrum post-communist election: A sudden outbreak of the ...