Social Networks

• The European Commission plans to propose a ban on social network usage for children under 13 years of age across all European Union member states. • This proposal follows similar restrictive measures already implemented or discussed in countries including Latvia, Britain, Ireland, the USA, and Mexico. • The move aims to restrict digital access for young children to address safety and developmental concerns within the EU market.

• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a proposal to ban children under 13 from accessing social networks and restrict access for teenagers under 15. • The proposal explicitly states that there should be no social media access before the age of 13. • This policy would force social media platforms to implement stricter age verification and access controls for millions of young users across the European Union.