The European Commission plans to present a proposal for EU-wide rules that would restrict minors' access to social media. Under the proposal being prepared, children and teenagers younger than 15 would not be able to create a social media account without the explicit consent of a parent or legal guardian. Children younger than 13 would only have access to a restricted, so-called children's version of the platforms.
The proposal is to be presented by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who will also deliver her annual State of the Union address this week. Among the measures being considered is also the option of a complete ban on social media for children under 13, with parental consent as an alternative to it.
The proposal is a response to growing concerns about the impact of social media on the mental health and safety of minor users. Several EU member states have already introduced or are considering similar restrictions, and the Commission is now seeking to push through a unified framework for the entire European market.
The specific wording of the legislative proposal, as well as the timeline for its approval, have not yet been published. Details are expected to be presented by the Commission in the coming days, after which the proposal will be discussed by the European Parliament together with the member states.
European Commission is preparing a plan to restrict children's access to social media
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