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EU proposes under-13 social-media ban, zero screen time.

7/13/2026

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Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU will propose rules to bar under-13s from social-media and require a “safe by design” regime.
The 156-page report recommends zero screen time for under-three children, bans under-13 social-media without parental consent, and proposes an EU-open-source age-verification app.
Critics say an Australian study found 85 % of under-16s bypassed similar bans, while industry groups warn of U.S. trade friction and higher national age limits.

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Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU will propose rules to bar under-13s from social-media and require a “safe by design” regime.
The 156-page report recommends zero screen time for under-three children, bans under-13 social-media without parental consent, and proposes an EU-open-source age-verification app.
Critics say an Australian study found 85 % of under-16s bypassed similar bans, while industry groups warn of U.S. trade friction and higher national age limits.