Romanian News Outlet Fights TikTok Censorship

Romanian News Outlet Realitatea Plus Challenges TikTok's Censorship. Realitatea Plus, a prominent Romanian news organization, is facing censorship on TikTok. The platform has blocked 56 of their videos, citing violations of Article 16 of Government Emergency Ordinance No. 1/2025. One of the blocked videos featured an interview questioning Nicuşor Dan, a presidential candidate. 'We believe this censorship is an attack on press freedom,' stated a Realitatea Plus representative. TikTok's decision highlights the ongoing debate about content moderation and its impact on news dissemination. The incident underscores the complexities of balancing free speech with legal regulations in the digital age. Realitatea Plus is actively challenging the decision, raising concerns about the potential chilling effect on investigative journalism.