European Countries Tighten Social Media Restrictions For Children Under Sixteen Years Old

European countries increase limits for children using social media under sixteen years old. France bans children under fifteen from accessing social media platforms, sparking debate regionwide.

Germany, Greece, Norway, England, and Finland discuss similar age restrictions for platforms.

European Commission prepares digital age verification systems, aiming for continent-wide child protection. European Parliament urges a minimum age of sixteen for children’s social media access.

Several countries consider requiring parental permission or restricting access within educational environments. Sweden and Australia implement further bans, increasing oversight and sanctions for online safety.