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Swiss Majority Supports Stronger Child Protections on Social Media

3/29/2026

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A Swiss survey by GfS Bern for the Mercator Foundation finds 94% want stronger protections for children on social media.
The poll also shows 78% believe large tech companies exert too much influence on public opinion.
Swiss Interior Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider considers banning social media for young users and drafts legislation to regulate major online platforms.
The survey follows Austria's move to ban social media for children under 14.

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A Swiss survey by GfS Bern for the Mercator Foundation finds 94% want stronger protections for children on social media.
The poll also shows 78% believe large tech companies exert too much influence on public opinion.
Swiss Interior Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider considers banning social media for young users and drafts legislation to regulate major online platforms.
The survey follows Austria's move to ban social media for children under 14.