Romania's court cancels presidential election results amid concerns over TikTok's role
Romania's constitutional court annulled the results of its recent presidential election, citing Russian interference. A run-off was set for Sunday, but the court's decision leaves the election process uncertain. The far-right candidate, Calin Georgescu, was favored to win. Georgescu's rise has been linked to a viral TikTok campaign, prompting scrutiny of the platform's role in the election. The European Commission is investigating potential violations of TikTok's rules regarding political content promotion, following revelations of significant payments to influencers supporting Georgescu. TikTok representatives faced tough questioning from the European Parliament about their moderation practices during the election. The company reported removing thousands of fake accounts and content but faced criticism for not preventing misinformation effectively.