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.
‘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.
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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TikTok is facing accusations of election interference after a surprise win by a far-right candidate in Romania
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