TikTok Under EU Microscope Amid Romanian Election Scandal

The EU launched a formal probe on Dec 18, 2024, into TikTok’s role in Romania’s 2024 presidential election fiasco. Allegations point to Russian-backed 25,000 fake accounts boosting far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, leading to the election’s annulment on Dec 6. TikTok defends itself, citing global safeguards and removal of suspicious activity. Potential penalties loom large—up to 6% of TikTok’s revenue or a European ban. As democracy dances with algorithms, the world watches closely.