REPLAY - Ursula von der Leyen: Full State of the Union address

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots during her annual State of the European Union speech in Strasbourg on Wednesday.

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  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots during her annual State of the European Union speech in Strasbourg on Wednesday.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:07:26 UTC.

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