Origin: EU Plans Ban on Child Access to Social
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, is expected to announce proposals for an EU-wide ban on social media for children during her annual State of the Union address in September 2026.
The potential ban aims to address growing concerns about the impact of social media on children's mental health and safety.
This move comes as various EU member states have been increasingly scrutinizing the effects of digital platforms on young users.
The announcement is part of broader regulatory efforts by the EU to enhance online safety and protect vulnerable populations.
No specific age limit for the proposed ban has been disclosed yet, and details on enforcement mechanisms remain unclear.
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