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Estonia's Kallas Urges EU to Regulate Social Media, Not Ban Minors

4/10/2026

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Estonia's Education Minister Kristina Kallas urged the European Union to regulate large social media platforms instead of banning minors.
France and Greece support bans on minors for mental health reasons.
Kallas argues that banning minors won't solve underlying issues, as they can bypass restrictions.
A POLITICO survey found three in four major EU respondents favor bans for minors, revealing a divide among EU nations.

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Estonia's Education Minister Kristina Kallas urged the European Union to regulate large social media platforms instead of banning minors.
France and Greece support bans on minors for mental health reasons.
Kallas argues that banning minors won't solve underlying issues, as they can bypass restrictions.
A POLITICO survey found three in four major EU respondents favor bans for minors, revealing a divide among EU nations.