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Von der Leyen plans social media ban for children under 13 in the EU
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to ban social media for children under the age of 13. According to the proposal, 13- and 14-year-olds would be allowed to use supervised mini-accounts with limited screen time, while full personal accounts would only be permitted from the age of 15. The initiative aims to protect younger children from potential harms of social media platforms. The report was published by Die Welt on September 17, 2026, citing von der Leyen's intentions. The specific legislative details and timeline for implementation have not been disclosed in this report.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen intends to introduce a ban on social media for children under the age of 13.
Under the proposed plan:
- Children under 13: Social media use would be prohibited.
- Ages 13–14: Supervised mini-accounts with limited screen time would be allowed.
- Age 15 and above: Users would be permitted to have their own accounts.
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