The EU has launched an investigation into TikTok for potential foreign interference in the Romanian presidential election, particularly concerning the activation of 25,000 accounts supporting candidate Calin Georgescu. The investigation will assess TikTok's compliance with the Digital Services Act and its advertising policies, especially regarding political content. Georgescu's campaign has been linked to a significant social media push, and he has controversial views, including skepticism about the moon landings and the Covid-19 pandemic. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)