CalinGeorgescu, an ultra-nationalist who campaigned heavily on the Chinese social media network TikTok, came in first place with 23 per cent of the vote. He now faces a run-off against Elena ...
Daniel MIHAILESCU/AFP/AFP Barely known a year ago, far-right candidate CalinGeorgescu successfully dominated social network TikTok to emerge the shock winner of Romania's first-round ...
The catchy TikTok clips that powered Georgescu's unexpected surge were accompanied by dramatic music and subtitles. He was shown barely breaking a sweat on the running track, flipping opponents in ...