Commission rejects national bans on social networks for…

Commission rejects national bans on social networks for children

30.10.2026 11:25 HotInfo

The European Commission has rejected an Austrian proposal to ban social networks for users under the age of 14. At the same time, it recommended that member states refrain from adopting their own national bans for the time being, until the European Union adopts uniform rules. svet.sme.sk ↗

Brussels warns that differing laws in individual countries could introduce different age limits for the use of social networks. According to the Commission, such a situation would complicate the application of rules within the Union and could slow down the adoption of common European legislation. Trend ↗

The Austrian proposal envisaged a ban on social networks for users younger than 14. However, the Commission is pushing for a coordinated approach at the level of the entire European Union, so that the rules would not differ fundamentally among member states. teraz.sk ↗

The debate on age restrictions is linked to efforts to protect children when using digital platforms. However, the information provided does not indicate what specific form the planned joint legislation would take, nor when the EU institutions might adopt it.

Until it is adopted, member states should not, according to the Commission's position, introduce separate bans. Further developments will depend on negotiations on a unified European approach to protecting children on social networks.

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