The Germans are taking the level on TikTok. “We have a strong set of rules”

In the US there is simply a dispute over the future of the social platform TikTok. fresh president Donald Trump rejected the ban on her activities.

He spoke on Tuesday Minister for Justice GermanyVolker Winging in conversation with the RedaktionsNewnerk Deutschland portal (RND).

Minister is not a supporter prohibiting individual companies from operating. – TikTok's ban is the incorrect way. said the minister.

Wissing pointed out that “thanks to the Digital Services Act we already have in the EU a strong set of rules that apply to all digital platforms and supply for severe penalties of up to 6 per cent of yearly turnover in the case of infringements. European Commission is empowered to enforce those rules. Rolling proceedings against TikTok, X and another platforms will be an crucial test".

– alternatively of hastily calling for bans, we must consistently apply our rules. The ban can only be absolute last resort. Our goal remains a safe and free net for all users in Europe," said the Minister in an interview with RND.

On Sunday TikTok disabled his application in the USA in connection with the entry into force of the Act passed by legislature in April prohibiting distribution and updating of applications on the American market, provided TikTok is inactive controlled by Chinese entity, ByteDance.

After a fewer hours ByteDance restored the application After securing Donald Trumpthat the companies providing the application will not be held liable for breaking the fresh law, and that intends to suspend the act.

The TikTok app belongs to ByteDance, which has a office in Beijing. Like most Chinese technology companies, it is subject to control Communist organization of China, which raises concerns for Western governments about its impact on public debate and the consequences for national security.