EU moves closer to social media ban for under 13s
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- Ursula von der Leyen announces draft law to stop apps ‘depriving children of their childhood’The EU will move forward with plans for an under 13s social media ban, the head of the European Commission has confirmed.Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that so...S1
- Europe is moving to slam the door on social media for children under 13, as the European Commission unveils plans it says will force tech platforms to put young users’ safety ahead of engagement. The European Commission has proposed a ban on social media acces...S2
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EU moves closer to social media ban for under 13s
Ursula von der Leyen announces draft law to stop apps ‘depriving children of their childhood’The EU will move forward with plans for an under 13s social media ban, the head of the…
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EU Floats Plan to Bar Children Under 13 From Social Media Access
Europe is moving to slam the door on social media for children under 13, as the European Commission unveils plans it says will force tech platforms to put young users’ safety ahead…
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Published Sep 16, 2026
What to know
- Ursula von der Leyen announces draft law to stop apps ‘depriving children of their childhood’The EU will move forward with plans for an under 13s social media ban, the head of the European Commission has confirmed.Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that so...S1
- Europe is moving to slam the door on social media for children under 13, as the European Commission unveils plans it says will force tech platforms to put young users’ safety ahead of engagement. The European Commission has proposed a ban on social media acces...S2
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