Romania's Supreme Court annuls presidential election results over TikTok influence

Romania's Supreme Court annulled the results of the first round of the presidential election held on November 24. The decision follows concerns that TikTok significantly influenced the outcome, particularly benefiting far-right candidate Calin Georgescu. Georgescu, previously unknown, gained popularity through TikTok, where he amassed over 520,000 followers and millions of views on his campaign videos. The electoral authority accused TikTok of not enforcing rules requiring candidates to disclose their identities and funding sources, giving Georgescu an unfair advantage. TikTok denied any wrongdoing, stating it removed fake accounts and found no evidence of interference. The situation has raised questions about the role of social media in elections and the spread of misinformation.