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- Austria plans a ban on social media for children under 14, pushed by its conservative-led coalition.
- Vice-Chancellor Andreas Babler says the measure protects children from addictive algorithms.
- Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr emphasizes responsible social media use.
- A draft bill detailing the ban is expected by June.
- Political analyst Thomas Hofer says the policy is popular with parents and gives the government a sense of control amid challenges in the economy.
