Dutch parties embrace TikTok (again) ahead of the October election

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Dutch politicians are increasingly using TikTok to engage young voters ahead of the parliamentary elections on October 29. Previously banned by some parties due to security concerns, many political groups are now establishing accounts on the platform. The far-right Freedom Party (PVV), led by Geert Wilders, remains absent from TikTok despite leading in polls. Concerns about TikTok's data privacy and security have led to investigations and bans on EU officials' devices. The popularity of TikTok among young voters is significant, with various parties attempting to leverage it for electoral gains.