Social media limits are coming for teens across Europe
The European Union is considering new restrictions on children's and teenagers' access to social media, including age limits and phased access. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the goal is to implement age-appropriate restrictions on platforms. The proposed legislation would require social media platforms to prove their services are safe for younger users before allowing them to access the platforms.
- ▪The European Union is weighing sweeping new restrictions on children's and teenagers' access to social media.
- ▪A panel of experts recommended using a phased approach, including no screens for children under 3 and supervised internet use for those under 13.
- ▪Social media platforms could be forced to prove their services are not harmful before young people are allowed to use them.
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TechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechNewsCloseNewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All NewsPolicyClosePolicyPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All PolicySocial media limits are coming for teens across Europe‘We need age-appropriate restrictions on platforms,’ said EU leader Ursula von der Leyen.‘We need age-appropriate restrictions on platforms,’ said EU leader Ursula von der Leyen.by Robert HartCloseRobert HartAI ReporterPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Robert HartJul 13, 2026, 9:22 AM…
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