European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will seek to limit children’s access to social media platforms. In comments reported by multiple outlets, she calls for “phased and gradual access,” while referencing expert recommendations that children under 13 use social media only under supervision. Several reports say the Commission is preparing a proposal and that it will be presented after the summer. Von der Leyen also frames the move in terms of giving children time to spend in the “real world,” including play, building friendships, and making mistakes, before automated systems or algorithms have a major influence on their development and identity. The reports agree that the initiative is part of a broader effort to address concerns about children’s online safety and well-being. While the specific policy details are not laid out in the available summaries, the consistent message across sources is that the EU is considering age-based limits and supervision requirements for younger users, particularly those below 13.