Analysis: TikTok’s popularity among European politicians rises despite security fears
Simon Harris, Ireland’s prime minister-in-waiting, has embraced TikTok to connect with younger voters, despite security concerns about the Chinese-owned platform. European politicians like French President Macron and German Health Minister Lauterbach have also joined TikTok to reach a wider audience. Mainstream parties are feeling pressured to engage with TikTok to prevent fringe parties like the AfD from dominating the platform. Concerns about data privacy and influence from China persist, but politicians are finding ways to use TikTok effectively while addressing these issues.
