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Countries move to ban social media for children

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What happened

The European Union unveiled proposals on Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as a growing number of countries look to restrict children's access to the platforms following a global backlash.

Key facts

  • The European Union unveiled proposals on Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as a growing number of countries look to restrict children's access to the platforms following a global backlash.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:03:26 UTC.

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