Romania plans TikTok suspension over election concerns

Authorities in Romania are investigating TikTok’s influence on Sunday’s election, with a suspension planned during the probe.
Poland has asked the European Commission to probe TikTok after AI-generated videos called for the country to leave the EU, raising democratic and security concerns.

Romania‘s telecoms regulator is set to initiate steps to suspend TikTok, citing potential interference in the recent presidential election. Pavel Popescu, the regulator’s deputy head, announced plans to begin the suspension process on Thursday. The action will remain in place until state authorities conclude their investigation into allegations of electoral manipulation linked to the platform.

The scrutiny comes after TikTok‘s role in Sunday’s election raised concerns about misinformation and influence. Officials are prioritising transparency and security during the ongoing electoral process.

The decision underscores the increasing global attention on social media platforms’ influence on democratic processes.