European Union experts recommend a continent-wide social media age restriction proposal today. Children’s extended social media use reportedly affects both brain and personality development negatively.

Experts propose banning those younger than thirteen from platforms across all European countries.

President Ursula von der Leyen stressed online risks posed to children’s safety everywhere. Platforms meeting child safety criteria could verify differing age limits, like fifteen years.

Effective and secure age verification measures will be essential for this updated system. New law proposals will reach parliament after September, requiring cultural adaptation continent-wide.