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EU Poised to Ban Under-16 Social Media, 65 Million Affected

5/13/2026

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President Ursula von der Leyen warned Brussels may adopt Australia’s under-16 social-media ban within weeks.
She said the EU could restrict internet access for more than 65 million people by summer.
A panel of experts is reviewing proposals, with TikTok, X and Meta executives meeting the Prime Minister in Copenhagen.
Labour MPs demand immediate crackdowns and have labeled opponents as paedophiles.
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips resigned in protest over the delay.

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President Ursula von der Leyen warned Brussels may adopt Australia’s under-16 social-media ban within weeks.
She said the EU could restrict internet access for more than 65 million people by summer.
A panel of experts is reviewing proposals, with TikTok, X and Meta executives meeting the Prime Minister in Copenhagen.
Labour MPs demand immediate crackdowns and have labeled opponents as paedophiles.
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips resigned in protest over the delay.