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TikTok Star Takes Shock Lead in Romanian Election: ‘It’s a TikTok Win’

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Călin Georgescu’s success is the latest sign of Trump-style populism gaining traction in Europe.

Lily Mae Lazarus
Lily Mae Lazarus 

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Presidential candidate Calin Georgescu attends a televised debate in Bucharest, Romania, November 13, 2024.
Octav Ganea/Inquam Photos via Reuters
Lily Mae Lazarus

Lily Mae Lazarus

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