The benefits of a ban

Will a TikTok ban prevent attacks like the one in Villach?

The sadness in Villach is still great. Nobody knows whether a TikTok ban would have prevented the criminals.(Bild: EPA/adobe.stock.com, Krone Kreativ)

Social media is playing an increasingly important role in everyday life, especially for young people. The influence of content not only affects the way of life, but also the psyche of teenagers. The attacker from Villach reflects the easily influenced teenager. Krone+ therefore asks whether a TikTok ban would protect against such attacks.

It is November 21, 2024, Tirana, Albania. Emotions are running high among parents and activists outside the "Fan Noli" school. Three days earlier, Martin Cani had been murdered with a knife by a classmate in the same place. The 14-year-old victim had previously argued with the perpetrator on the social media platform TikTok.