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- Germany's ruling conservatives, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, passed a Stuttgart party conference motion to ban social media for children under 14, tighten digital verification for teens, and fine non-compliant platforms.
- The motion seeks EU-wide harmonization of age standards.
- The federal government is expected to support the measures.
- Students worry about parental control.
- Teachers believe children will adapt over time.
