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Romanian telecoms regulator calls for TikTok suspension pending election probe

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Posted on November 28, 2024

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· Last updated: January 28, 2026

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Romania Considers TikTok Suspension Amid Election Investigation

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - The deputy head of Romania's telecoms regulator will start the official process of suspending social media platform TikTok across Romania from Thursday pending an investigation into the part it played in Sunday's first round of the presidential election, he was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

"I call for the TikTok platform be suspended in Romania as of Nov. 28 until state institutions finalise an investigation concerning the manipulation of the electoral process," Pavel Popescuwas quoted saying by news website profit.ro. "I will start the official process to that end tomorrow."

(Reporting by Luiza Ilie; Editing by Alan Charlish)

Key Takeaways

  • Romania's telecom regulator may suspend TikTok.
  • The suspension is linked to an election investigation.
  • Pavel Popescu initiated the suspension process.
  • The investigation concerns electoral manipulation.
  • The decision may impact TikTok's operations in Romania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses the potential suspension of TikTok in Romania due to an investigation into its role in the presidential election.
Why is TikTok being investigated?
TikTok is being investigated for its potential involvement in manipulating the electoral process during Romania's presidential election.
Who is leading the suspension process?
Pavel Popescu, the deputy head of Romania's telecoms regulator, is leading the process to suspend TikTok.

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