Romania Faces Political Turmoil Amid Election Controversies and Cyber Threats

The European Commission is questioning TikTok following concerns over its handling of political content during the Romanian presidential election, where ultranationalist candidate Călin Georgescu gained significant traction on the platform. Romanian authorities have reported irregularities in election campaigns on TikTok, prompting Bucharest to request an EU investigation. The situation has led to increased pressure on the Chinese-owned app to clarify its role in the election process.