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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: European Commission Split Over Whether to Join TikTok
Caption: European Commission Split Over Whether to Join TikTok. The European Commission is facing an internal debate over whether it should establish an official presence on TikTok, as some officials argue that Brussels risks losing contact with younger Europeans by staying off the platform. The European Parliament, by contrast, has embraced TikTok as a way to communicate directly with young voters, despite having previously banned the app from staff devices. Supporters of a Commission account argue that TikTok has become an important source of news for young people and that the EU should not leave the platform to political opponents. Politicians from the far right have been building large followings on TikTok and use the platform to reach voters who may be less engaged with traditional political communication. But the Commission has so far resisted joining TikTok because of concerns over the security of the Chinese-owned platform and the potential risks surrounding data and surveillance. That position has created an awkward situation for Brussels, which is simultaneously trying to counter misinformation and regulate TikTok under the EU's Digital Services Act. The EP's decision to use TikTok reflects a different angle: rather than abandoning the platform, it argues that having an official presence allows it to put reliable information in front of users. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,TikTok,European Commission,communications strategy,reach,young audiences,disinformation,counterattack,engagement,fake news,reliable,information,media,channels,Brussels,European Parliament,positive,angle
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