Romania, Russia

Did TikTok Help Russia Interfere in Romania’s Election? EU Is About to Find Out
The EU has initiated legal action against TikTok for failing to prevent foreign interference in Romania's presidential election.
Opinion
Commentary: Romania is fighting back against Russia’s election interference
Romania’s presidential election last month shocked the country and its government when Calin Georgescu, an obscure far-right candidate, secured the most votes in the first round.
When Russia meddles in Europe’s democracy: the case of Romania
A pro-Russian Europhobe, Călin Georgescu, has surged to poll position in Romania’s presidential election by weaponising social media, with a little help from Moscow.
EU Commission probes TikTok for Russian interference in Romania vote
The European Commission launched an investigation into TikTok on Tuesday for suspected Russian interference in the annulled Romanian presidential elections in November. The probe is taking place after "serious indications that foreign actors interfered" in the elections with the use of TikTok,
Why Romania cancelled a pro-Russian presidential candidate
A month ago Mr Georgescu was seen as a crankish no-hoper, drawing about 5% in polls. But in the first round of the election on November 24th he came first with 23%. Just before the second-round run-off against Elena Lasconi, a lacklustre centre-right candidate, one poll had him leading with 58%. This was a political earthquake.
TikTok is under investigation for Romanian election interference concerns
Regulators from the European Union have revealed that they are investigating whether TikTok breached the Digital Services Act in regards to its ‘obligation to properly assess and mitigate systemic risks linked to election integrity’,
EU to Investigate TikTok Over Romania’s Cancelled Presidential Elections
The European Commission has opened an investigation against TikTok for facilitating interference in Romania’s 2024 presidential elections.
Video: EU investigates TikTok for suspected election interference in Romania
EU investigates TikTok for suspected election interference in Romania The European Union has opened an investigation into TikTok and the role it played in recent elections in Romania. The presidential race was annulled and delayed amid allegations that Russia was using the social media site to influence voters.
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Russia launched cyberattacks against Romania trying to influence electoral process, parliamentary committee says
Russia launched cyberattacks “aimed at influencing the fairness of the electoral process” and “the public agenda through the ...
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EU states must coordinate against Russian election meddling, Romanian president says
BUCHAREST, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Romania's President Klaus Iohannis said EU states must work together to counter Russian ...
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In Search of Russia’s Digital Trace in Romania’s Political Crisis
In another unprecedented move, Romania’s president declassified intelligence reports that supported the court’s ruling. The ...
Russia’s Assault on Georgia and Romania
What Europe can look forward to if Putin wins in Ukraine.
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Romania’s election crisis: A stark warning for NATO nations on Russian meddling
Romanian institutions could have better protected the elections had they not underestimated the rise of the far right and ...
In Romania, the troubling role of French-Romanian mercenaries in the campaign of the pro-Russian presidential candidate
Romanian authorities are investigating the presence of former members of the French Foreign Legion, now active in the ...
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Romania annuls election after Russia media claims
BUCHAREST, Romania -- A top Romanian court on Friday annulled the first round of the country's presidential election, days after accusations that Russia ran a coordinated online campaign to ...