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Global trends in social media regulation for minors

Overview

The European Commission has formally introduced the ‘EU Kids Act’, a legislative proposal targeting social media, online games, and AI chatbots. The Act proposes a tiered access model: a total ban for children under 13, supervised ‘mini-accounts’ for those aged 13 to 14, and private-by-default accounts for those 15 and older. To ensure compliance, the Commission suggests an open-source age verification system and may impose fines of up to 6% of global annual turnover.

National legislative efforts are accelerating. In France, President Emmanuel Macron has proposed targeting specific features like automatic video playback and nighttime notifications. The UK plans to implement a ban for under-16s in Spring 2027. In Spain, the Congress is debating an organic law that would ban social media for children under 16 unless they have parental consent, potentially holding executives liable for algorithms that amplify harmful content.

In Greece, the Parliament has approved a law prohibiting social media access for minors under 15, effective January 1, 2027. Proposed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s government, the legislation aims to mitigate mental health risks and the effects of ‘infinite scrolling’ on sleep and concentration. Platforms must implement reliable age-verification systems that protect privacy by only transmitting necessary age-eligibility data. While the government suggested tools like the ‘Gov.gr Wallet’ or ‘Kids Wallet’, their use is not mandatory. The bill passed with support from the New Democracy party, though the PASOK party abstained after proposing an alternative age-graded system, and other parties like SYRIZA and KKE voted against it. Following the passage, Mitsotakis stated that platforms have two and a half months to develop privacy-protecting verification methods. Critics have noted that enforcement may be difficult due to the accessibility of tools like VPNs.

Entities

European Commission · Emmanuel Macron · European Union · TikTok · Ursula von der Leyen

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  • "Social media access will be prohibited for children under 13 years old."

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    "Children under 3 will be prohibited from accessing social media and harmful online services."

    One claim states the prohibition age is under 3, while the other states it is under 13.

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    Greece bans social media access for children under 15

    Greece has passed a law banning social media access for children under 15, effective January 1, 2027, requiring platforms to implement privacy-preserving age verification.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Zoi Konstantopoulou criticizes Greek social media ban for minors

    Zoi Konstantopoulou, leader of Plevesi Eleftherias, condemned the Greek government's proposed social media ban for minors, calling it an attempt to silence youth and violate human rights.

  3. [POLITICS] 101 sources
    Greece bans social media access for minors under 15

    Greece has passed a law banning social media access for children under 15, effective January 1, 2027. Platforms must implement age-verification systems or face fines up to 6% of global turnover.

  4. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    PASOK-KINAL proposes age-graded social media access for minors

    PASOK-KINAL has proposed an amendment in Greece for age-graded social media access, suggesting supervised use for 13-14 year olds instead of a total ban for those under 15.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources
    Greece proposes social media age limit of 15 for minors

    Greece and Turkey are considering social media age limits to protect minors. Greece proposes a minimum age of 15 by 2027, while Turkish experts suggest gradual, risk-based access models.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Greece considers social media ban for minors under 15

    Greece's Parliament will vote on October 22 on a bill to ban social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram for children under 15, effective January 2027, if passed.

  7. [TECHNOLOGY] 88 sources
    Greece proposes social media ban for minors under 15

    Greece has proposed a law to ban social media access for children under 15, effective January 2027, to combat digital addiction and protect minors' mental health using digital age verification tools.

  8. [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources
    Greece proposes 15-year age limit for social media access

    Greece is introducing a bill to set a minimum age of 15 for social media access, effective January 2027, to protect minors' mental health and privacy in line with emerging EU digital safety standards.

  9. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Spanish Congress advances bill to restrict social media access for minors

    The Spanish Congress is advancing a bill to protect minors online, which includes banning social media for those under 16 and introducing criminal liability for platforms using harmful algorithms.

  10. [TECHNOLOGY] 40 sources
    European Commission proposes EU Kids Act to regulate minor access to social media

    The European Commission has proposed the EU Kids Act, introducing age-based restrictions on social media, banning addictive features for minors, and requiring platforms to ensure safety by design.

  11. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    UK to implement social media ban for under-16s in 2027

    The UK government will ban social media for under-16s starting in Spring 2027, targeting platforms like TikTok and Instagram while exempting messaging services like WhatsApp.

  12. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Turkey and EU propose new digital age limits for social media

    Turkey and the EU are proposing new digital regulations, including e-Devlet login requirements and age-based access restrictions, to protect children from social media and AI risks.

  13. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Emmanuel Macron resubmits social media ban for minors

    President Emmanuel Macron is resubmitting a proposal to the EU to ban social media for children under 15, following a French Constitutional Council ruling that a previous version was unconstitutional.

  14. [TECHNOLOGY] 498 sources
    European Commission proposes EU Kids Act to restrict social media for minors

    The European Commission has proposed the 'EU Kids Act' to ban social media for children under 13 and restrict access for those aged 13-15 via supervised 'mini-accounts' to combat digital addiction.

  15. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Germany considers minimum age of 13 for social media use

    Germany is weighing a minimum age of 13 for social media use amid studies showing youth face rising issues with misinformation, hate speech, and concentration difficulties.

  16. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Netherlands proposes unified EU minimum age for social media

    The Netherlands and Spain have proposed a unified EU-wide minimum age for social media use to protect minors from addictive algorithms and harmful content.

  17. [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    Global efforts intensify to regulate social media for child safety

    Global efforts to regulate social media for child safety are accelerating, with the EU, Spain, and Australia implementing or considering age restrictions and stricter platform design requirements.

  18. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Ursula von der Leyen to propose EU social media restrictions for minors

    Ursula von der Leyen plans to propose EU measures to protect minors online, potentially including a social media ban for those under 15 to combat addiction and extreme content.

  19. [INTERNATIONAL] 34 sources
    Emmanuel Macron seeks EU-wide social media ban for children under 15

    Emmanuel Macron has called on the European Commission to implement an EU-wide social media ban for children under 15 following the rejection of a similar national law by the French Constitutional Council.

  20. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Greece leads push for European online child protection framework

    Greece is advocating for a unified European framework to protect minors online, including minimum social media age limits and reliable age verification technologies.

  21. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Greece to restrict social media access for minors under 15

    Greek Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou announced plans to restrict social media access for children under 15 and introduced the ‘Kids Wallet’ to improve age verification and online safety.

  22. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    UK parents support social media ban for under-16s despite doubts

    A poll shows 76% of West Midlands parents support a UK social media ban for under-16s, though only about half believe the government's proposed 2027 measure will be effective.

  23. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    France's Constitutional Council blocks social media ban for minors

    France’s Constitutional Council has struck down a proposed ban on social media use for children under 15, citing violations of freedom of expression and insufficient safeguards.

  24. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    European Commission shifts social media regulation strategy for minors

    The European Commission is pivoting from strict age bans to a flexible social media regulation model for minors, focusing on parental consent and tackling addictive algorithms.

  25. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    European Commission softens proposed social media ban for children

    The European Commission is softening its stance on social media bans for children, proposing that those under 13 may access platforms with parental consent to protect fundamental rights.

  26. [POLITICS] 18 sources
    Slovakia approves social media ban for children under 16

    The Slovak government has approved a ban on social media for children under 16 and extended child benefit eligibility to age 26 to support students and combat radicalization.

  27. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Karin Prien proposes minimum age for social media use

    German Minister Karin Prien proposes a minimum social media age of 13, suggesting national laws if EU-wide regulations are delayed.

  28. [TECHNOLOGY] 41 sources
    Australia and New Zealand implement social media bans for minors

    Australian social media usage among minors is rebounding despite a ban, with many bypassing rules via VPNs. Meanwhile, New Zealand introduces legislation to bar under-16s from major platforms.

  29. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Greece proposes 15-year age limit for social media access

    Greece proposes a minimum age of 15 for social media access starting in 2027, an initiative seeking pan-European support to protect minors from digital addiction and ensure safer online environments.

  30. [POLITICS] 115 sources
    New Zealand proposes social media ban for children under 16

    New Zealand has introduced a bill to ban social media for children under 16, proposing fines of up to 10% of global revenue for non-compliant platforms.

  31. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    EU age verification project faces technical and social scrutiny

    The EU is developing a hardware-based age verification system for online services, sparking concerns for open-source users, while a Slovenian survey shows 83% of parents support social media bans for under-15s.

  32. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    EU and France face challenges over social media bans for minors

    Ursula von der Leyen may propose an EU-wide social media ban for children under 15 in 2026, while a similar French law was recently struck down by its Constitutional Council.

  33. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Slovakia to propose social media age limit of 16 for children

    Slovak ministries plan to introduce a law restricting social media access for children under 16 to prevent radicalization and ensure digital safety in coordination with EU standards.

  34. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    France's Constitutional Council overturns social media ban for minors

    France's Constitutional Council has overturned a law that would have banned social media for children under 15, citing disproportionate interference with freedom of expression.

  35. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    France seeks social media ban for children under 15

    France is pursuing a ban on social media for children under 15 and implementing a “Child Safe by Design” doctrine to ensure digital platforms prioritize minor safety from the design stage.

  36. [INTERNATIONAL] 44 sources
    France's Constitutional Council strikes down social media ban for minors

    France's Constitutional Council has overturned a law banning social media for children under 15, citing violations of freedom of expression and privacy concerns regarding age verification.

  37. [POLITICS] 162 sources
    France's Constitutional Council strikes down social media ban for minors

    France's Constitutional Council has overturned a ban on social media for children under 15, citing disproportionate restrictions on freedom of expression and inadequate age verification safeguards.

  38. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Norway plans social media age limit of 15

    Norway plans to implement a 15-year age limit for social media use. The EU and ESA have approved the proposal, provided it does not impose direct legal obligations on service providers.

  39. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Scottish youth groups urge rethink of UK social media ban

    Over 150 youth organizations in Scotland have urged the UK government to rethink a proposed social media ban for under-16s, warning it may push minors toward unregulated online platforms.

  40. [POLITICS] 13 sources
    Germany debates social media regulations for minors

    German officials and medical experts are debating stricter social media regulations for minors, including potential bans for those under 14 and reforms to protect child influencers from exploitation.

  41. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    German Family Minister Karin Prien Proposes Child Aid Reform and Youth Social Media Rules

    German Family Minister Karin Prien says child‑aide costs for disabled children will not drop for years, while also pushing a ban for under‑13s and platform‑focused social‑media rules for older minors, aiming at

  42. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    France to ban social media use for children under 15

    France has voted to ban social media use for children under 15, making it the first EU nation to do so, aiming to protect minors from addictive algorithms.

  43. [HEALTH] 18 sources
    German pediatricians urge age limit on social media for children

    German paediatricians, led by Jakob Maske, demand a national social‑media age limit of around 14, citing France’s ban and urging the German government to act amid rising concerns over children’s screen use.

  44. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Austria to Limit Social‑Media Access to Users Aged 14 and Over

    Austria plans a law to allow social‑media use only from age 14, but experts say parental guidance and media‑literacy measures are also needed for effective child protection.

  45. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    EU bans on under‑15 social media reshape advertising strategies

    EU countries are moving to ban social‑media access for under‑15/16 users, prompting advertisers to cut billions in spend and seek new ways to reach young consumers.

  46. [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    France to Require Age Verification for Social Media Users Under 15

    France will enforce age verification for social‑media accounts, blocking users under 15 from September 2026, amid EU‑wide privacy and enforcement challenges.

  47. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    EU Commission proposes tighter age limits for children's social media use

    The EU Commission’s safety report suggests banning social‑media for children under 13, with parental consent possible; psychologist Giuseppe Lavenia says the age limit is too low and warns of multiple online‑s​

  48. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    EU Commission targets TikTok over child‑safety failures

    EU Commission says TikTok breaches DSA child‑safety rules, warning of a fine up to 6% of revenue; German SPD pushes for a 14‑year minimum age and stronger age‑checks.

  49. [POLITICS] 15 sources
    Austria enacts age‑verification law to block social‑media for under‑14s

    Austria's draft law bans under‑14s from major social‑media platforms, mandates double‑blind age verification, extends to porn sites, and imposes fines up to 6 % of global revenue, targeting implementation on 1

  50. [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources
    EU Digital Services Act expands safeguards for children online

    The EU is strengthening the Digital Services Act to better protect children online, demanding faster removal of harmful content and greater algorithm transparency amid UN data showing widespread youth exposure.

  51. [TECHNOLOGY] 13 sources
    European Commission Accuses TikTok of Violating DSA Child‑Protection Rules

    The EU Commission says TikTok fails DSA child‑protection rules, risking a 6% turnover fine; the platform also hosts AI‑generated health misinformation that has garnered millions of views.

  52. [TECHNOLOGY] 30 sources
    France bans social‑media for under‑15s, prompting worldwide child‑online safety push

    France bans social‑media for under‑15s, mandating age‑verification and account closures by Jan 2027; EU, Greece and Norway move on similar limits, while Mexico’s president calls for consensus regulation, noting

  53. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Austria bans addictive social‑media features for under‑14 users

    Austria will ban addictive social‑media features for users under 14, targeting TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, with fines up to 6% of annual revenue and verification via certified third parties.

  54. [POLITICS] 34 sources
    France Enacts First EU Ban on Social Media for Under‑15s

    France's parliament passed a law banning children under 15 from social media, with a two‑stage rollout from Sept 2026, extending school phone bans and mandating platform age‑verification; it’s the EU’s first of

  55. [TECHNOLOGY] 163 sources
    EU finds TikTok violates Digital Services Act on minors' privacy

    EU says TikTok breaches the Digital Services Act by exposing minors’ accounts, risking cyber‑bullying; a fine up to 6 % of revenue and a non‑compliance decision are possible.

  56. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    EU lawmaker Lukas Sieper calls for bloc-wide social‑media rules to protect children

    German MEP Lukas Sieper urges EU‑wide rules on social media, citing child addiction, mental‑health costs, online‑driven violence and the need for platform responsibility.

  57. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    UK bans night‑time social media for 16‑17‑year‑olds as EU pushes broader child‑online safeguards

    UK imposes a night‑time social‑media ban for 16‑17‑year‑olds, while the EU advances broader child‑online safety rules under existing digital regulations.

  58. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    European Union pushes age limits on tech platforms to protect children

    EU regulators aim to tighten age‑verification and bans on social‑media for minors, amid debate over uniform limits and platform responsibility, with Sweden urging tech firms to redesign products.

  59. [CRIME] 2 sources
    EU Report Warns of Sharp Rise in Online Abuse of Children

    EU child‑online‑protection report finds 124,500 abuse cases in 2025, with a surge in sexual exploitation, TikTok dominance, and AI‑aided sextortion; urges faster platform action ahead of EU rollout.

  60. [POLITICS] 97 sources
    France enacts EU‑first ban on social media for under‑15s

    France becomes the EU’s first country to ban social‑media access for under‑15s, with a phased rollout starting September 2026 and a constitutional review pending.

  61. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    EU report urges ban on toxic social‑media design features to protect children

    An EU panel recommends banning addictive social‑media design features instead of age bans, citing ineffective results in Australia and urging worldwide safety standards for children.

  62. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    UK government proposes teen nighttime social‑media curfew

    The UK government plans a midnight‑to‑6 a.m. social‑media curfew for 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds to boost sleep and mental health, with platforms required to enforce it and a pilot showing improved wellbeing.

  63. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    TikTok algorithm fills Romanian dummy child account with harmful body‑image content in under an hour

    A Romanian test showed TikTok’s algorithm can flood a fake 12‑year‑old account with toxic body‑image videos within an hour, prompting ANITP to warn of grooming risks and call for stricter DSA safeguards.

  64. [POLITICS] 365 sources
    France passes law banning social media for users under 15

    France’s Parliament approved a law banning social‑media use for under‑15s, first EU country to do so; platforms must verify ages, ban starts 1 Sept 2026, with a pending constitutional review.

  65. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Czech scientist warns of child exposure to online porn

    Czech researcher Michaela Slussareff warns that a quarter of 8‑11‑year‑olds know pornography, citing EU Kids Online data, and urges parents to discuss online safety openly.

  66. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Czech parental concerns over children’s online photos and rising young‑adult cancer rates

    Czech parents debate online photo sharing of children and note a perceived rise in young‑adult cancer, with experts citing better detection and lifestyle factors.

  67. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    German Minister Karin Prien pushes EU child‑online safety law

    German minister Karin Prien urged EU‑wide child online‑safety rules; Austria and France are preparing age‑limit bans while consumer groups push stricter platform rules.

  68. [HEALTH] 6 sources
    EU pushes under‑13 social‑media ban as Turkish doctors warn of screen‑time harms

    EU officials consider banning social media for under‑13s, while Turkish doctors advise parents to limit screen time for young children, citing developmental risks.

  69. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    EU targets child safety online, proposes strict age limits for platforms like OnlyFans

    EU Commission plans post‑summer proposal to block users under 13 from online platforms, with a phased approach up to age 18, amid rising concerns over sites like OnlyFans and national age‑limit moves.

  70. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    School Phone Bans Cut Costs but Don't Boost Student Well‑Being; 3‑Day Smartphone Abstinence Triggers Brain Activity Shif

    School phone bans in England save money but show no mental‑health gain; a 3‑day smartphone limit in Germany alters brain activity linked to addiction without clear mood effects.

  71. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Spain moves to ban social media for under‑16s amid Argentina study of school phone use

    Spain's parliament is set to ban social‑media access for under‑16s while Argentina's new study finds school phone bans cut distractions but have mixed effects on learning.

  72. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Austria to Require Age Verification for All Social‑Media Users by 2027

    Austria plans a law requiring age verification for all social‑media users via ID Austria and zero‑knowledge proofs, covering TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat while exempting WhatsApp; parliamentary vote

  73. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    United Kingdom to impose midnight social‑media curfew for 16‑17‑year‑olds

    The UK will enforce a midnight curfew on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for 16‑17‑year‑olds, default‑blocking the apps from 00:00‑06:00 and disabling autoplay and infinite scroll, but users can opt‑out, drawing批

  74. [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources
    Australia's under‑16 social media ban prompts 4.7 million account removals

    Australia’s 2025 law bans under‑16 social‑media accounts, prompting 4.7 million deletions, but teens evade the rule and bullying shifts to other apps; other nations are considering similar bans.

  75. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Polish regulator probes Meta's Facebook and Instagram contact practices

    Poland’s competition and consumer protection office (UOKiK) is examining Meta’s Facebook and Instagram for compliance with law requiring clear email and phone contact channels, after users report difficulty in‑

  76. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Spain restricts minors' screen time citing Kant's view on education

    Spain announced new rules raising the minimum age for social‑media use to 16, banning screens in schools and requiring age verification, invoking Kant's claim that education shapes the person.

  77. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    European Commission proposes EU-wide minimum age of 13 for social‑media access

    EU Commission proposes a pan‑EU rule limiting social‑media access to children under 13, with supervised, time‑limited use and mandatory age‑verification, backed by von der Leyen.

  78. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    German study shows 85% of teens experience negative effects from social media

    A German JIMplus study reports 85% of adolescents suffer negative social‑media impacts, prompting calls for stricter age limits and urging youth workers to discuss digital risks.

  79. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    European schools curb cellphone use amid mental health concerns

    European nations limit school cellphone use, reporting reduced bullying and better mental health, while the OECD urges broader digital‑citizenship education.

  80. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    TikTok faces EU DSA probe over addictive design and US ban threat

    TikTok confronts a US divestiture‑or‑ban law and an EU Digital Services Act probe alleging addictive design, with potential fines up to 6% of global revenue.

  81. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    EU Commission flags Meta over addictive design of Instagram and Facebook

    EU regulators say Meta’s Instagram and Facebook design is addictive and breaches the Digital Services Act, ordering changes and threatening a fine of up to 6% of global revenue.

  82. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Australia and UK Move Toward Social‑Media Bans for Under‑16s

    Australia banned social‑media for under‑16s in Dec 2025; the UK is consulting on a similar ban, with the House of Lords approving an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing Bill and gaining cross‑party support.

  83. [TECHNOLOGY] 12 sources
    EU Approves X’s Transparency Plan Under Digital Services Act

    The EU Commission accepted X’s six‑month plan to meet the Digital Services Act, improving ad transparency, researcher data access and rebranding the blue check, after a €120 million fine.

  84. [TECHNOLOGY] 33 sources
    UK Government Sets Midnight Social Media Curfew for 16‑ and 17‑Year‑Olds

    The UK will default‑block social‑media use for 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds from midnight to 06:00 a.m., disable autoplay and infinite scroll, and tighten AI‑chatbot rules, after a pilot showed better sleep; measures需待

  85. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Hungarian expert Koren Balázs advises safe digital habits for children this summer

    Koren Balázs of Yettel ProSuli advises Hungarian parents to keep routines, value boredom, encourage open online‑safety talks, and avoid public Wi‑Fi during the summer break.

  86. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Punjab Assembly moves to ban social media accounts for children under 16

    Punjab Assembly's Sarah Ahmad proposes a nationwide ban on social‑media accounts for under‑16s without parental consent, calling for age‑verification, PTA enforcement and federal legislation to curb cyber‑bully

  87. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    EU to launch age‑verification app for online content, not an internet passport

    The EU will roll out a voluntary age‑verification app by 2026 to protect minors online, not a mandatory “internet passport” or VPN ban, officials say.

  88. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    EU and Taiwan push for safer online environments for children

    EU experts call for redesigning harmful social‑media features, while Taiwan promotes parental controls and education to protect children online.

  89. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    EU Commission Cracks Down on Meta and X Over Digital Services Act Violations

    The EU Commission accused Meta of addictive design violating the DSA and demanded design changes, while also approving X's corrective plan after a €120 million fine, highlighting stricter enforcement of the EU‑

  90. [POLITICS] 136 sources
    EU proposes age limits and safeguards for children's social‑media use

    EU experts recommend restricting under‑13 social‑media access and phasing in greater freedom with mandatory age checks; the UK plans a midnight curfew for 16‑17‑year‑olds, mirroring Australia’s child‑online‑saf

  91. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    UK teen social‑media restriction trial shows sleep and wellbeing gains

    Trials in the UK and US found that limiting social‑media—through curfews, caps or a one‑week detox—improved sleep, mood and concentration in teens and cut anxiety, depression and insomnia in young adults.

  92. [POLITICS] 99 sources
    EU proposes age limits for children on social media

    EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will propose EU‑wide age limits for social‑media use, restricting under‑3s completely, under‑13s to supervised access, and phasing in safety measures for teens, with

  93. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Spain Moves to Regulate Screen Time for Minors Amid Growing Youth AI Use

    Spain proposes limits on screen use for under‑16s, igniting political backlash, while a EU survey finds most teens already use AI tools, raising concerns about learning and digital habits.

  94. [TECHNOLOGY] 11 sources
    EU Scrutiny Forces Meta to Redesign Instagram and Facebook Features

    EU regulators say Meta’s Instagram and Facebook features like infinite scroll and autoplay breach the Digital Services Act, ordering redesigns and warning of fines up to 6% of global revenue (~$12 bn).

  95. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Croatian study reveals girls suffer twice as much online harassment as boys

    A Croatia‑led study shows girls face twice the online abuse of boys, with low reporting and trust in institutions; experts also urge parents to limit sharing children's photos due to AI‑driven manipulation risk

  96. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    European public pushes for mandatory child‑safety design on social media platforms

    A Europe‑wide survey shows strong public demand for mandatory child‑safety design in social media, calling for bans on infinite scroll and personalized ads and legal liability for platforms, backing a new Spain

  97. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Bulgaria's Parliament Pushes Social Media Ban for Under‑16s Amid Fears Over German Defense Investments

    Bulgaria's GERB‑SDS bill seeks to ban social media for under‑16s and restrict 16‑18‑year‑olds, while critics warn it may jeopardize German defence projects such as Rheinmetall.

  98. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    German Expert Commission Calls for Early AI Education and Child Digital Safeguards

    Germany's child‑digital protection commission recommends early AI education and a social‑media age limit, but experts and municipalities warn of financial and staffing challenges ahead of a promised year‑end 'S

  99. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Senegal partners with Meta on child online safety as EU weighs continent‑wide age limits

    Senegal and Meta held a forum on child online safety, while the EU prepares a policy on age limits for social‑media use, targeting minors across member states.

  100. [POLITICS] 42 sources
    EU experts deliver report urging age limits on social media for minors

    EU experts recommend a minimum age for social‑media use, prompting possible EU‑wide rules; over 20 countries are already restricting platforms for under‑15/16s, and the EU is probing Meta for addictive designs.

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