German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has joined TikTok, but assures the public he won’t be dancing on the platform.
His first post features a member of his team walking through his office before showing Scholz at his desk.
Concerns about data security have previously kept the German government off TikTok, but now posts are sent from a separate phone for added security.
Government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit emphasized the need to engage with younger audiences on popular platforms like TikTok while also stressing the importance of data protection laws in Europe.
Scholz’s move to connect with voters comes ahead of the European Parliament elections scheduled for June 6-9.
