EU to limit children's access to social media 'gradually'
The European Union is planning to implement phased and gradual access to social media for children to mitigate online risks. An expert panel has recommended that children under 13 should only use these platforms under adult supervision.
Why it matters
This move represents a significant shift in digital regulation, potentially setting a global precedent for how tech companies manage youth safety.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks at a press conference in Brussels, Belgium, April 13, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS Children should have "phased and gradual access" to social media, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday, as experts recommended under-13s only use online platforms under supervision.
The European Union has been mulling a social media ban since a push by EU states, including Greece and France, for limiting access, with pressure intensifying for a bloc-wide ban like Australia's.
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