EU Wants 13+ Age Restriction for Social Media
The European Union is considering a minimum age of 13 for using social media. Experts recommend this to protect children’s mental health and privacy. The European Commission plans to create a law to address concerns about social media’s impact on young people.
An expert panel in the European Union has advised restricting social media use for children under 13. The European Commission plans to propose a law by autumn. This proposal aims to protect young people’s online safety and well-being. Several EU countries are already working on a ban. The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, has announced a proposal for a minimum age for social media across Europe. This follows a report by experts. The proposal suggests a ban on social media use for children under 13.
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Highlights
EU Wants 13+ Age
The European Union will set a minimum age of 13 for young internet users to access social media without parental supervision.
Experts Recommend Ban
European experts have recommended a ban on social media for children under 13.
Commission Plans Law
The European Commission plans to create a law about restricting social media use for children under 13.
Minors Restricted Access
European experts advise the European Commission to limit social media access for children under 13.
Age Limit Proposed
The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, has announced a proposal for a minimum age for social media across Europe.
Perspectives
- The European Union is considering setting a minimum age for using social media.
- European experts recommend a ban on social media use for children under 13.
- The European Commission plans to create a law about restricting social media use for children under 13.
- Experts advise the European Commission to limit social media access for children under 13.
A strict ban on social media for under-13s is recommended by many experts and the European Commission.
ZEIT Online, tagesschau, FAZ, EurActiv, Politico EU, DW English, ORF News
A more gradual approach with parental oversight and time-limited access is proposed by some, including Germany's Markus Söder.
Der Standard, Politico EU, ZEIT Online, De Volkskrant
The proposal focuses on a complete ban for those under 13, aiming for immediate protection.
ZEIT Online, tagesschau, FAZ, EurActiv
The EU is considering a phased approach, starting with a minimum age of 13 and requiring parental supervision.
Politico EU, De Volkskrant