EU Commission proposes social media ban for children under 13
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a new Kids Act on Thursday to ban social media for children under 13 across the European Union, requiring platforms to prove their services are safe for minors.
- Individual European Union member states have already introduced social media limits on teenagers, reflecting a global push toward stricter regulation; Australia became the first country worldwide to ban social media for children under 16 in December 2025.
- The proposal introduces "mini accounts" for 13-15 year olds with parental supervision and limited features, capped at one hour daily. Platforms must demonstrate their environments are safe for minors to comply.
- EU member nations will now vote on the proposal, which could spark tensions with President Donald Trump, who has long criticized European tech regulations. Legal experts call the act a potential "new EU behemoth."
- Critics warn policymakers should avoid one-size-fits-all solutions for digital safety, as some students and experts argue parental involvement and responsible platform design are equally important as age restrictions. Implementation could take years pending individual member state approval.
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EU Chief Calls for Bloc-Wide Social Media Restrictions for Under-18s
The European Union’s top official has proposed a social media ban for children under 13 across the 27-nation bloc, along with limits on older teens’ access to the platforms. The plan builds on global efforts to prevent online harms to young people by preventing or restricting their use of platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. “I am aware that many perceive the power of Big Tech as overwhelming and impossible to roll back. I disagree,” European…
The project contains many constraints for social networks, video sharing platforms, online video games and creators of artificial intelligence-powered "chatbots".
The EU presented Thursday plans to set strict age limits for children to access social media, video games and AI assistants, and force companies to secure their platforms before minors use them.
The EU is planning strict rules for the network. What the Kids Act provides for, how effective age limits are and what you as parents can do.
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