In an interview with Welt am Sonntag, Weimer emphasized that a localized TikTok would be the most effective means to enforce European data protection, media, and youth protection laws. He expressed concerns regarding the opaque handling of sensitive data from young users and the extent of access that Chinese authorities may have to this information, given that TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is based in China. Weimer’s proposal follows the precedent set in the United States, where TikTok has been restructured into a joint venture with national interests. Additionally, he highlighted the need for better protection of the music market and media diversity against the dominance of major platforms.