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Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Axel Springer, proposed acquiring part of TikTok's European division during a private lunch with U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner. This plan mirrors the U.S. model where TikTok's American operations were separated from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to address national security concerns. However, the proposal faced skepticism from European Commission officials and was outright rejected by ByteDance, which labeled the reports as fabrications. Despite this, Axel Springer continues to expand its media presence, recently launching its major brands on TikTok.