The European Union is launching a formal investigation into TikTok over concerns about its handling of election content, particularly in Romania. A recent victory by an ultranationalist candidate on the platform sparked accusations of irregularities. Romanian authorities claim that TikTok failed to adequately address the risks of elections meddling, which led to the annulment of the presidential election results. The investigation is a significant move by the EU’s executive branch to address issues related to freedom of speech online and ensure that social media platforms are complying with EU regulations.
Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-opens-investigation-into-tiktok-over-romanian-election