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Calin Georgescu, an independent candidate for president who came first after the first round of presidential elections, speaks to media after casting his vote in the country's parliamentary elections, in Mogosoaia, Romania, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda) — After the election campaign on TikTok: In the first round of the presidential election in Romania, the pro-Russian right-wing radical Călin Georgescu won the most votes.

The European Commission has instructed TikTok to secure election data. The aim is to investigate manipulation and ensure compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA).

In connection with the ongoing elections in Romania, the Commission has intensified its monitoring of TikTok. In doing so, it is exercising its powers under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The monitoring does not relate to the electoral process. This is the sole responsibility of the Romanian authorities, as the Commission announced.

DSA: TikTok must secure data relating to elections

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