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Spain Raises Social Media Age to Protect Minors

2/8/2026

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  • Spain's government plans to raise the age for social media accounts from 14 to 16 to protect minors.
  • The move follows Australia’s under-16 ban and mirrors a European trend, with Greece considering an under-15 ban.
  • Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says stricter regulations are needed to protect minors from addiction and harmful content.
  • Critics, including Elon Musk, condemn the measures, which seek accountability for social media executives under a safety initiative.