The European Commission proposes an EU-wide ban on social media use for children under 13 and additional restrictions for older children. Reporting across outlets says the initiative would also limit who can open accounts, with further requirements aimed at improving child safety online.

Bloomberg and other outlets describe the proposal as part of a broader package announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, while The Next Web and Free Malaysia Today discuss a “tiered” approach. These sources say teens would face limits on usage time or account creation, and younger users could be allowed access only under parental supervision. RTE and The New York Times add that platforms would be subject to “safe design” or safety obligations, particularly for users in the 15-to-18 range.

While details vary by outlet, they broadly agree on the core age thresholds and the direction of travel: stricter enforcement on under-13 access and more oversight for adolescents, with platforms required to demonstrate and implement safety measures. The proposals are framed as a draft that would need further legislative steps before becoming law.