Germany Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under Thirteen Years Old

Germany prepares a social media ban for children under thirteen years old. Federal minister Karin Prien champions rules blocking TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat use.

The federal cabinet has already accepted the core principles of this regulation.

Companies must verify ages and add extra safety measures for young users. Teenagers aged thirteen to eighteen may face parental controls and time limits.

However, the law has not passed yet, and enforcement details remain uncertain. No exact start date has been announced, while Europe prepares shared rules.