TikTok Shop expands in Europe as US fate remains uncertain: Launch in France, Germany, and Italy underscores push for growth amid pressure to boost sales.
Total media time spent is falling slowly in France—it won’t drop below pre-pandemic levels until 2026. Meanwhile, digital’s proportion of total media time is gaining as traditional media falls out of favor.
A massive AI investment push and nuclear-powered infrastructure give France an edge, but supply chain constraints and strict EU rules could hamper its ability to compete with the US