TikTok Removes Video Criticizing Romanian Politician: Freedom of Speech Debate Ensues

A TikTok video criticizing Florin Lucian Cochină, a deputy from the Romanian PPR party, was removed for violating hate speech policies. The creator, known as evetastick, expressed her frustration, claiming she only presented facts about the politician. The incident highlights the complexities of content moderation on social media platforms and sparks debate on freedom of speech versus hate speech regulations. "They took down my video because of hate speech, but I just stated facts," said evetastick in her follow-up video. The original video, which is no longer available, included clips of Cochină and images related to the PPR party. This incident follows other controversies surrounding online content moderation and political discourse in Romania.