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Which European Countries are Considering Banning Social Media for Children?

Published December 29, 2025, 07:03
Which European Countries are Considering Banning Social Media for Children?

Following the ban on social media for individuals under the age of 16 in Australia, several European countries are considering similar measures to protect children from harmful content and potential negative impacts on their mental health. In Australia, violating the law carries hefty penalties, up to 28 million euros. Denmark has already reached a political agreement to ban access to certain social media sites for individuals under the age of 15, giving parents the option to allow access after the age of 13. The implementation of the measure is expected to be done through an age verification app. France plans to introduce legislation to restrict access to social media for individuals under the age of 15 by early 2026, following a report that proposed a complete ban and a digital curfew for minors. This move was prompted by lawsuits against TikTok for exposing children to content encouraging suicide. European countries appear to be following a growing trend of regulating children's access to social media, aiming to protect them from the risks of the internet.