#Digital Regulation

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Ursula von der Leyen speaking in front of EU flag, demanding ban on social media for children under 13

Von der Leyen calls for banning social media for children under 13 and limiting screen time

Politics 07/14/2026, 17:13

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for strict restrictions on children's use of social media. She proposes banning access for those under 13 without supervision and shifting responsibility for safety onto tech giants. 🚫📱

Teenagers sitting back-to-back, engrossed in smartphones, symbolizing digital isolation and the need for social media regulation to protect children

Digital Curfew: EU Prepares Strict Laws for Social Media to Protect Children

Technology 07/13/2026, 15:41

The European Commission is preparing strict laws: children under 13 will be banned from accessing social media without parents. 🚫📱 Meta and Google face billion-dollar fines for algorithms harming teenagers' mental health. 🇪🇺