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EU Parliament Proposes Age Limits for Social Media Access

ReutersDecember 5, 20252 min3,222 views
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EU Parliament's Call for Age Restrictions

  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί The European Parliament has called for the European Union to establish minimum ages for children accessing social media platforms.
  • πŸ’‘ This resolution aims to combat the rise in mental health problems linked to excessive exposure to social media.

Proposed Age Bans and Parental Consent

  • 🚫 The resolution proposes an EU-wide ban on access for children under 16 to online platforms, video-sharing sites, and AI companions without parental consent.
  • πŸ§’ An outright ban is suggested for children younger than 13.

Global Context and Enforcement Challenges

  • 🌍 Australia is set to implement the world's first social media ban for those under 16, with Denmark and Malaysia also planning similar measures.
  • ❓ The binding nature and practical implementation of the EU ban are unclear, as age limits are typically set by individual member states.

Parental Responsibility and Existing Measures

  • πŸ—£οΈ One parent questioned the ban as too harsh, suggesting regulation and time limits instead, emphasizing parental responsibility.
  • βš–οΈ Companies like TikTok, Facebook, and Snapchat require users to be at least 13, but child protection advocates deem existing controls insufficient.
  • πŸ“Š Official data indicates a significant number of children under 13 already have social media accounts in several European countries.
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