EU proposes Kids Act banning social media for under-13s and capping teen use at an hour a day
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- Strasbourg – The European Commission has proposed a draft of the EU KIDS Act to prevent children under 13 from using social media across the EU and to stop anyone under 15 from creating an account. The EU KIDS Act, adopted in Strasbourg on Thursday, also requi...S1
- Move follows similar initiatives in other countries as concerns rise about apps’ impact on mental health and safetyS2
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EU proposes Kids Act banning social media for under-13s and capping teen use at an hour a day
Strasbourg – The European Commission has proposed a draft of the EU KIDS Act to prevent children under 13 from using social media across the EU and to stop anyone under 15 from cre…
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EU Commission proposes sweeping social media ban for children under 13
Move follows similar initiatives in other countries as concerns rise about apps’ impact on mental health and safety
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Published Sep 17, 2026
What to know
- Strasbourg – The European Commission has proposed a draft of the EU KIDS Act to prevent children under 13 from using social media across the EU and to stop anyone under 15 from creating an account. The EU KIDS Act, adopted in Strasbourg on Thursday, also requi...S1
- Move follows similar initiatives in other countries as concerns rise about apps’ impact on mental health and safetyS2
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