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Russian narratives promoted by pro-Georgescu influencers on Instagram and TikTok
Russian narratives promoted by pro-Georgescu influencers on Instagram and TikTok

Romanian influencers, like the sports agent Ana Maria Prodan, continue to promote Călin Georgescu. Just like their favorite, influencers have been amplifying a series of Russian narratives, most of them adapted to Romania, but also all kinds of pseudo-scientific or conspiracy nonsense.

Sovereigntist Romania – from TikTok to polling stations
Sovereigntist Romania – from TikTok to polling stations

From Diana Șoșoacă's “pen revolution” to George Simion's “giro giro girofaru” posts and #CălinGeorgescu, sovereigntists have taken Romania’s TikTok by storm, a space where they campaigned even on election day. Altogether, sovereigntist candidates grabbed nearly 40% of total votes.

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