Youth Protection
SPD calls for social media ban for children under 14
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The SPD has proposed a ban on social media platforms for children under 14 in an impulse paper. The plan includes age verification via the EU app EUDI-Wallet and tiered rules by age group. It draws inspiration from Australia's recent model.
Indonesia plans to restrict social media access for children under 16, following Australia's lead. The new regulation targets major platforms and requires them to delete underage accounts. Implementation begins on March 28 with a phased approach.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized internet anonymity at an event in Trier and demanded real names. He warned of the dangers of artificial intelligence to free society and advocated restrictions on social media for minors.
EU state and government heads agreed on a minimum age for social media like TikTok and Instagram at the Brussels summit. The aim is to protect minors in the digital space. Implementation remains up to member states.