Foreign Interference and Social Media in Romanian Elections

This chapter examines the allegations of foreign interference in Romania's elections, emphasizing the role of Russian tactics and social media, especially TikTok. It details how coordinated campaigns leveraged TikTok's algorithm to boost a political candidate's visibility and discusses the legal implications faced by influencers involved in voter manipulation. Additionally, it highlights the mysterious figure of Bog PR and his controversial contributions to the political landscape through financial transactions during livestreams.