EU considers social media ban for children
The European Union (EU) is considering banning social media for children, following similar efforts seen in the United Kingdom and Australia to restrict children's access to social media platforms. On Monday, a 156-page report given to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested restricting access to social media for children under the age of...
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Published: 15 July 2026
Source: The Hill Technology
Category: News
Topics: Children & education
Retrieved: 15 July 2026
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