Will there be a TikTok ban in Europe, too? When asked about a potential TikTok ban in Europe, the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen answered: “It is not excluded”—suggesting that it could be a possibility. Von der Leyen mentioned the Commission’s prior ban on TikTok for EU officials, proving they’re aware of the risks associated with the use of TikTok. The platform is currently facing intense scrutiny by the EU, who is especially worried about the impact TikTok is having on young people’s mental health. (Politico)
📊 YPulse data: 50% of 13-39-year-old European TikTok users would use Instagram if TikTok shut down
