Europe, TikTok and Romania

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 an EU investigation.View
TikTok CEO summoned by European Parliament after surprising first-round presidential victory of Călin Georgescu in Romania
The surprise first-round victory of political outsider Călin Georgescu in the first round of the presidential elections sent shockwaves throughout Romania and Europe, leading to Valérie Hayer, head of the liberal Renew Europe group,
Călin Georgescu, the Putin admirer and TikTok sensation reshaping Romanian politics
The European Union’s sixth most populous country is grappling with a pressing question: how did an unknown far-right leader, running without the backing of any political party, manage to win the first round of the presidential elections?
EU threatens TikTok with probe over role in Romanian elections
Bucharest lodges complaint after far-right candidate who went viral on Chinese platform topped presidential vote
EU Lawmakers Demand TikTok CEO Testify After Pro-Russian Candidate Wins Romanian Election
Speaking at a press conference, Hyer emphasized the need for TikTok to comply with the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) and ensure that the platform does not violate any European r
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Romania faces chaos: Will the Constitutional Court annul the first round and remove Călin Georgescu from the presidential race?
The Constitutional Court of Romania will debate on Thursday at 11 AM the two appeals filed by Christian Terheș (MEP and ...
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Opinion: Georgescu’s rise exposes the fragility of Romania’s pro-European consensus
The meteoric rise of hardcore nationalist Călin Georgescu in Romania’s first-round presidential election over the weekend is ...
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Călin Georgescu’s first-round presidential win sparks pro-European demonstrations in Romania
The shock win of ultranationalist independent candidate Călin Georgescu in the first round of the presidential elections ...
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Romania’s president summons defense council over cyber election interference risk
The meeting follows the surprise victory of Russia-friendly Călin Georgescu in the first round of Romania’s presidential election.
How a pro-Putin TikTok star topped Romania’s presidential poll
“Călin Georgescu, a pro-Russian candidate who admires Putin and undermines Ukraine’s legitimacy, would be a dangerous choice ...
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Romania elections 2024: National Defense Council meeting to analyze risks related to IT infrastructure used in electoral process
An upcoming National Defense Council (CSAT) meeting will look at possible risks related to the IT infrastructure supporting ...
A Pro-Putin Candidate Just Took The Lead In Romania's Presidential Election – Here's Why That Matters
A far-right, pro-Putin candidate just secured the most votes in the first round of Romania’s presidential election. It means ...
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A nightmare turn in Romania’s presidential elections
With the victory of Călin Georgescu, Romania enters its darkest possible scenario: a violently anti-Western, pro-Russian, neo ...
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Who is Călin Georgescu, the surprise lead in Romania’s presidential elections?
Călin Georgescu, who is likely to emerge as the surprise winner of the first round in Romania’s presidential elections, is an ...