EU Commission proposes social media ban for children under 13
The proposal would give parents more control, require safer design for teens and shift the burden of proof to platforms.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a new Kids Act on Thursday to ban social media for children under 13 across the European Union, requiring platforms to prove their services are safe for minors.
- Individual European Union member states have already introduced social media limits on teenagers, reflecting a global push toward stricter regulation; Australia became the first country worldwide to ban social media for children under 16 in December 2025.
- The proposal introduces "mini accounts" for 13-15 year olds with parental supervision and limited features, capped at one hour daily. Platforms must demonstrate their environments are safe for minors to comply.
- EU member nations will now vote on the proposal, which could spark tensions with President Donald Trump, who has long criticized European tech regulations. Legal experts call the act a potential "new EU behemoth."
- Critics warn policymakers should avoid one-size-fits-all solutions for digital safety, as some students and experts argue parental involvement and responsible platform design are equally important as age restrictions. Implementation could take years pending individual member state approval.
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The Commission's proposal also provides for a protected period under the supervision of parents and absolute freedom from 15 years. Doubts about the feasibility and legitimacy of the norm. The article Brussels wants to save our children (only) from social. Prohibition for under 13 comes from The Truth.
This initiative must now be coordinated with the EU countries and the European Parliament.
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The European Commission's EU KIDS Act proposes a ban on social media for under-13s, requiring safe design standards for all children's accounts. Platforms must adhere to privacy standards and user protection rules, replacing varying national regulations. The Act aims to ensure online safety for minors across Europe.
The "KIDS Act" presented by Brussels on Thursday relies on gradual regulation from the age of 13. Parents become administrators of the accounts of their teenagers, while infinite scrolling and untimely notifications are banned.There were Australia, California, the United Kingdom, Indonesia or France. All over the world, measures to protect young people from social networks are implemented or discussed. Since Thursday, a new weight actor has unve…
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