EU plans to ban under-13s from social media, with ‘phased access’ afterwards

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By Ben LovejoyJul 13, 2026, 7:52 am176 pts
The European Union is proposing to ban under 13 year olds from using social media apps, with a plan for “phased and gradual access” for teenagers. While most social media apps claim to have a minimum age of 13, this is extremely poorly enforced. The EU proposal would give this the force of law, as well as…

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