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EU Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-13s

The European Union is set to propose sweeping restrictions on children's access to social media, with an expert panel recommending a ban for under-13s and looser rules for teenagers.

The move shifts liability onto platforms to prove their designs are safe for young users.

EU President Ursula von der Leyen is suggesting phased, age-based access rather than an outright ban, allowing gradual entry to social media.

The restrictions will impact beyond social media platforms, extending to a broader 'social media plus' category.

The EU Just Took A Major Step Towards A “Social Media Plus” Ban For Minors Gizmodo — Jul 13, 20:30 PM
Tánaiste says 16 is the golden age for allowing teens on social media, as EU ban proposals likely to fall short Irish Mirror — Jul 13, 17:28 PM
EU eyes social media curbs for children South China Morning Post — Jul 13, 11:34 AM
Europe to social media platforms: make yourself safe for kids under 13, somehow Fortune — Jul 13, 16:26 PM
EU eyes phased social media access for children, stops short of outright ban Le Monde — Jul 13, 13:08 PM
Children's social media curbs planned across EU, von der Leyen says The Straits Times — Jul 13, 10:35 AM
EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media 📹 Euronews — Jul 13, 13:18 PM · 1min
EU moves towards limiting children's access to social media TheJournal.ie — Jul 13, 12:41 PM
EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media The Indian Express — Jul 13, 11:16 AM
EU to gradually limit children's access to social media Channel News Asia — Jul 13, 10:31 AM
Europe takes step toward social media ban for kids Engadget — Jul 13, 11:05 AM
European Union set to launch children social media ban across all countries The Independent — Jul 13, 10:55 AM

European Food Safety Authority
Agency of the European Union

Ursula von der Leyen
President of the European Commission since 2019