The first round of the Romanian presidential election was won by independent politician Calin Georgescu, who was largely unknown in his native country and did not take part in any of the important television debates.
Georgescu's campaign on TikTok featured polarizing videos with high engagement, including false claims against politicians, and resonated with a significant proportion of the youth demographic.
Observers believe social media, particularly TikTok, played a crucial role in Georgescu's surprise success, allowing him to connect with young voters more effectively than traditional media.
Accusations arose against TikTok for allegedly giving Georgescu preferential treatment in the lead-up to the election, raising concerns over transparency and fairness in digital campaigning.
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