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European Commission delays national social media bans for minors

European Commission EU Kids Act social media regulation minor protection digital single market

The European Commission has imposed a 12-month moratorium on national legislative initiatives that aim to restrict social media access for minors. This decision seeks to prevent the fragmentation of the EU internal market and ensure a harmonized regulatory environment across all 27 member states.

The Commission aims to prioritize the negotiation of the EU Kids Act, a proposed bloc-wide framework designed to establish common safety standards for online services. The proposed EU-wide rules include a ban for children under 13 and limited, supervised access for those under 15. Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier stated that a united European response is necessary to ensure all children receive equal levels of protection.

Austria is the first country directly affected by this delay, as it had planned to prohibit social media access for children under 14. Austrian officials, including Vice-Chancellor Andreas Babler, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the decision, arguing that it hinders national governments from taking immediate action to protect children while a comprehensive EU solution is still pending. Austria intends to continue preparing its legislation so it can be implemented once the moratorium expires.

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Andreas Babler · Austria · Digital Services Act · EU Kids Act · Emmanuel Macron · European Commission · European Parliament · European Union · France · Thomas Regnier

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Bruselas congela un año las leyes que vetan las redes sociales a menores [www.laregion.es]
Why the EU is delaying national social media laws for children [news.az]
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