The European Commission is preparing draft proposals to restrict social media access for children, and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to outline the plans. The measures are aimed at limiting underage account creation and use across digital services, with age-based differences.
Under the draft approach, children and teens under 15 would not be able to open a social media account without express parental or guardian permission. For those under 13, the proposals would instead focus on limiting access to “child friendly” alternatives rather than allowing regular social media use.
Outlets describe the plan as part of wider EU action on online child protection, though details and implementation are still in preparation. While some reporting highlights an under-13 age ban concept, other coverage emphasizes the use of child-oriented services and parental consent requirements for older children under the 15 threshold.
