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European Commission to Address Disinformation on TikTok and X During December Plenary Session

Press RoomBy Press RoomDecember 16, 2024
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TikTok Under Scrutiny Over Role in Romanian Election, Faces EU Grilling

The popular video-sharing platform TikTok is facing intense scrutiny over its role in the Romanian presidential primary election, where ultranationalist candidate Călin Georgescu secured a victory. Georgescu’s campaign leveraged TikTok effectively, garnering significant viewership in the final stages, raising concerns about the platform’s influence on the electoral process. While Romania’s constitutional court has upheld the primary results, with the second round scheduled for December 8th, the controversy surrounding TikTok’s involvement remains a focal point.

The European Commission, prompted by Romanian authorities, has launched an investigation into TikTok’s adherence to the Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU’s landmark online content moderation law. The Commission’s inquiry focuses on whether TikTok adequately addressed the spread of potentially harmful content related to Georgescu’s campaign, including disinformation and hate speech. This investigation underscores the increasing pressure on social media platforms to take greater responsibility for the content shared on their services, especially during sensitive periods like elections. TikTok has been given a deadline of December 13th to respond to the Commission’s questions.

Adding to the pressure, TikTok executives are scheduled to appear before the European Parliament’s internal market committee on Tuesday. Caroline Greer, TikTok’s chief lobbyist in Brussels, and Brie Pegum, global head of product, authenticity, and transparency, will face questions from lawmakers regarding the platform’s compliance with the DSA. Their testimony will be crucial in determining whether TikTok has taken sufficient measures to mitigate the risks associated with its platform, particularly in the context of political discourse and elections.

The absence of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew from the parliamentary hearing has drawn criticism, particularly from Renew Europe MEP Valérie Hayer, who had called for Chew to personally address the concerns surrounding the company’s actions. This absence may be perceived as a lack of transparency and accountability on TikTok’s part, further fueling concerns about the platform’s commitment to addressing the issues raised by the Romanian election.

This scrutiny of TikTok coincides with growing concerns about the broader landscape of online content moderation and the role of social media platforms in shaping political discourse. The case of Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) serves as a parallel example, with the platform facing accusations of violating EU social media rules, potentially leading to significant fines. Musk’s vocal support for former US President Donald Trump and his controversial approach to content moderation on X have drawn the attention of US lawmakers, raising questions about the enforceability of regulations like the DSA against powerful tech companies.

The convergence of these events highlights the increasing challenges faced by regulators in holding social media platforms accountable for the content they host. The Romanian election and the ongoing investigations into both TikTok and X underscore the urgent need for clear and effective enforcement of online content moderation laws to safeguard democratic processes and protect users from harmful content. The outcome of these investigations and the subsequent actions taken by the EU will set a precedent for future regulation of online platforms and their impact on political discourse. The future of online content moderation hinges on the ability of regulators to effectively address these challenges and ensure a more transparent and accountable digital landscape.

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