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Countries move to ban social media for children

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  1. 17 September
  2. Latest17 Sept, 12:37

    Europe seeks stricter age limits for TikTok, Instagram and Facebook

    The European Commission wants to bar children under 13 from social media platforms and curb addictive features such as infinite scrolling. Companies that fail to comply could face hefty fines.

    Deutsche WelleDeutsche Welle
  3. Follow-up17 Sept, 10:36

    EU chief proposes sweeping social media ban for under-13s to protect children online

    Ursula von der Leyen wants social media to be banned for under-13s across Europe

    The IndependentThe Independent•Yves Herman and Foo Yun Chee
  4. Follow-up17 Sept, 09:13

    EU to ban social media for under-13s and limit access for older children

    The EU is banning social media for under 13s and limiting older children's access in an attempt to protect youngsters from suffering online harm on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

    Sky NewsSky News
  5. Follow-up17 Sept, 09:11

    EU announces plan to restrict social media access for under-15s

    Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.

    BBCBBC
  6. 16 September
  7. First seen16 Sept, 15:03

    Countries move to ban social media for children

    The European Union unveiled proposals on Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as a growing number of countries look to restrict children's access to the platforms following a global backlash.

    France 24France 24•FRANCE24