
Moldovan Elections: Social Media Fuels Misinformation Claims
Moldovan Elections: Social Media Spreads Misinformation. A recent video posted by Paul Nicolau, a Romanian social media personality, alleges that Moldova's President Maia Sandu has removed deceased relatives from voting lists. Nicolau, known online as "pescobar.paulnicolau," claims to have received numerous calls from people concerned about this issue. "Și se plângeau toate la mine că tanti Maia le-a scos toți bunicii morți la vot," he states in his video. While Nicolau's claims are serious, they lack verifiable evidence and should be treated with caution. Independent verification of these allegations is necessary before drawing any conclusions. The video highlights the spread of misinformation on social media during election periods and the potential for such claims to influence voters.