EU Prepares to Limit Children's Social Media Access Across 27 Member States
Summary
The European Union is preparing to limit children's access to social media across its 27 member states with phased age-based restrictions to ensure online safety.
Key Points
- The European Union plans to limit social media access for children under 13 with time restrictions and supervision.
- A report by experts recommends phased access to social media based on children's age to protect them from online risks.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will announce a concrete legal proposal after summer, possibly in her September State of the Union address.
- The new rules may extend beyond social media to other digital platforms that are inappropriate or addictive for children.
