TikTok in the spotlight as far-right candidate leads Romania's presidential rerun

TikTok in the spotlight as far-right candidate leads Romania's presidential rerun

Ahead of Sunday’s rerun, Romanian authorities were keen to avoid a repeat of the November 2024 vote, which was annulled due to Russian interference on TikTok. But a balancing act between protecting freedom of expression and defending democracy against disinformation is tricky, explains FRANCE 24’s Leela Jacinto.

Far-right candidate tops Romania's presidential rerun

Romania's far-right candidate George Simion took a comfortable lead in Sunday's first round of presidential elections, partial results for the rerun of last year's annulled ballot showed.