EU Increases Scrutiny on TikTok Amid Concerns Over Election Security
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EU Increases Scrutiny on TikTok Amid Concerns Over Election Security
In response to growing concerns about the influence of social media platforms on democratic processes, particularly in Romania’s presidential election, the European Commission has escalated its monitoring of TikTok’s compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The DSA, which sets out rules for large online platforms to ensure they protect users' rights and mitigate systemic risks to society, is central to the European Union's efforts to safeguard elections from foreign interference, misinformation, and other digital threats. The latest developments come in the wake of a shocking political rise by Călin Georgescu, an independent far-right candidate in Romania’s recent presidential elections. Georgescu, a pro-Russian nationalist, surprised many by surging from polling at around 1% to leading the first round of voting with almost 23%. Much of this rise has been attributed to an online propaganda campaign, heavily featuring TikTok influencers and artificial amplification throug…
