Romanian Deputy Prime Minister Oana Gheorghiu has called for legal accountability for those spreading false information that leads to serious consequences. Her statement follows a violent attack on an ambulance in Recea-Cristur, Cluj County, on Saturday evening. Local residents, fueled by misinformation circulating on TikTok, attacked the vehicle with bats and axes. Gheorghiu emphasized the need to examine the responsibility of politicians in allowing such disinformation to proliferate. She suggested that legislation should address the accountability of individuals who disseminate demonstrably false information. The incident underscores growing concerns about the impact of online content and its potential to incite real-world violence. Authorities are investigating the attack and the source of the misleading TikTok videos.

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