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Calls for TikTok suspension rise in Romania after far-right candidate's surprise election win

smh.com.au — November 27, 2024 at 11:02 PM UTC

Calls for TikTok to be suspended are increasing in Romania after far-right candidate Calin Georgescu won the first round of the presidential election. His campaign had no budget and was polling in single digits before the vote. A senior official from Romania's telecoms regulator is seeking an investigation into TikTok's influence on the election outcome. Georgescu's unexpected victory has raised concerns about the platform's role in shaping voter behavior. Georgescu, who is 62, will compete against centrist candidate Elena Lasconi in a run-off on December 8. His support came largely from young voters and Romanians living abroad, with TikTok being a key part of his campaign strategy.

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