{"id":2393,"date":"2025-11-19T12:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T12:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disinfobs.com\/?p=2393"},"modified":"2025-12-09T13:59:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T13:59:19","slug":"tackling-tiktokcracy-in-the-balkans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disinfobs.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/tackling-tiktokcracy-in-the-balkans\/","title":{"rendered":"Tackling TikTokcracy in the Balkans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sensika collaborated with the Balkan Free Media Initiative<\/a> (BFMI) on a comprehensive investigation into algorithmic manipulation across the Balkans, combining BFMI\u2019s regional research expertise with Sensika\u2019s large-scale media monitoring and analytical capabilities. Yesterday, the findings were presented at the European Parliament as part of the launch of Tackling TikTokcracy in the Balkans: A Blueprint for Fighting Algorithmic Manipulation in Europe<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can access the full report below.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key takeaways from the report<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Across Europe, elections increasingly collide with fast-moving online influence networks that operate beyond traditional safeguards. The term \u201cTikTokcracy\u201d captures how political visibility can be shaped by viral momentum rather than meaningful public engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The joint research highlights how these dynamics have played out across Romania, Bulgaria and Kosovo. While each country faces distinct challenges, the patterns are connected by a shared risk: algorithmically amplified activity that can distort public debate during decisive political moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What our analysis uncovered<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Romania: A coordinated operation with national impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The report provides a detailed timeline of the manipulation that contributed to the annulment of Romania\u2019s 2024 presidential election results.
Key observations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n