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Germany's ruling party backs social media curbs for children
The CDU motion supports EU-wide age verification and fines for noncompliant platforms, aligning with broader European efforts to protect children under 16 from social media risks.
- Germany's ruling conservative party backed a ban on social media use for people under 14 and more stringent digital verification checks for teenagers.
- European countries are increasingly putting pressure on social media companies with regulations that could invite backlash from the United States.
- Though children may initially struggle with social media limits, they would eventually adapt and find alternative communication methods, according to one educator.
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The Bavarian-based Christian Social Union (CSU) has come out against imposing an age limit on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, in a rare break from its alliance with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives. "This debate about bans is disconnected from reality," CSU lawmaker Alexander Hoffmann said on Sunday. The comments came a day after Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) — which is in coalition with the CSU and…
Like many other EU countries, Germany is now considering a ban on social media for young people. In Australia, this has been in force since December. But should Europe really follow Australia's example?
More and more support is being given to the treatment of young people with social media. At its party congress, the CDU votes for legal barriers - and makes concrete proposals.
derwesten.de
The CDU calls for a legal age limit of 14 years for social media. The aim is to protect children and young people in the digital space.
A minimum age for social media, more money for parents: At its party congress, the CDU processed several controversial applications.
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