EU moves closer to social media ban for under 13s
Summary
The European Commission plans to ban children under 13 from using social media. Children aged 13 to 15 may have limited accounts controlled by parents. The commission will also propose new rules to stop social media apps from using addictive designs.Key Facts
- The European Commission will introduce a law banning social media use for children under 13.
- Children between 13 and 15 can use “mini accounts” with parental controls and time limits.
- The plan must be approved by the European Parliament and all 27 EU member countries before becoming law.
- The Digital Fairness Act will address harmful features like addictive app designs.
- The announcement was made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her annual state of the union speech.
- Von der Leyen also spoke about other EU plans unrelated to social media, such as a heatwave plan and migrant response mechanism.
- The EU faces security challenges and is considering a new emergency meeting protocol similar to NATO’s article 4.
- The EU is focusing on enforcing existing sanctions on Russia instead of creating new ones amid the war in Ukraine.
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