Ursula von der Leyen pledges EU-wide social media ban for children

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The European Commission has been exploring ways to regulate social media and protect children online, with concerns over issues such as cyberbullying, online harassment, and exposure to inappropriate content. The proposal for an EU-wide ban is likely to involve cooperation with social media companies to implement age verification measures and restrict access to platforms for children under a certain age. The move is part of a broader effort by the EU to strengthen regulations around online safety and digital platforms.

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Ursula von der Leyen pledges EU-wide social media ban for children

European Commission president’s commitment comes after panel of experts calls for restriction for under-13s The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has pledged an EU-wide social media ban for children after an expert group called for restrictions for under-13s. “It is clear we need age-appropriate restrictions to platforms,” von der Leyen told reporters after the publication of a report on child safe…