Romania's Far-Right Candidate Sparks EU Probe into TikTok's Election Role
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Romania has requested the European Union to investigate TikTok's involvement in its recent elections after a surprising victory by a far-right candidate. The scrutiny comes amid concerns over the influence of the Chinese-owned social media platform on political outcomes. TikTok's CEO has been summoned to the European Parliament to address these concerns.
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