The European Commission plans to propose EU-wide age restrictions on… (ребёнок · соцсеть · использование)
The European Commission plans to propose EU-wide age restrictions on social media use for minors in September, aiming to prevent children under a certain age from registering on digital platforms. The initiative is part of broader efforts to protect children online and follows similar measures being considered or implemented by other countries.
Consensus
- The European Commission intends to propose EU-wide restrictions on social media use for minors in September.
- The proposal will be announced during the annual 'State of the Union' address by President Ursula von der Leyen on 16 September.
- Several EU countries, including France, Spain, Germany, and Greece, are already developing similar measures.
Points of divergence
- The final parameters of the initiative have not yet been determined, including whether age verification mechanisms or parental consent will be required. — vedomosti
- Canada has introduced a bill that would require social media platforms to prove safety for users under 16 before allowing their accounts. — kommersant
- It remains unclear what minimum age the EU will propose or how restrictions will function in practice. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Euractiv: The European Commission will limit social media use by children — Ведомости
- European Commission prepares restrictions on social media use by children — Коммерсантъ
- EC may present social media ban for children initiative in September — Вести