According to an exclusive report by the website 'European Dynamics', the European Commission is expected to announce plans to ban the use of social media by minors within the EU in September.
Several EU officials and diplomats revealed that the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is expected to announce the relevant proposals during her annual 'State of the Union Address' at the European Parliament on September 16.
A European Commission official stated that the relevant legal framework has not yet been finalized. However, this measure is expected to pave the way for other subsequent EU regulatory measures, requiring major social platforms to prohibit children under the minimum age from registering accounts.
A research and consultation group on online safety for minors is expected to submit a report by July 13th, providing recommendations to the European Commission.
In recent months, governments in EU countries have continuously pressured for stronger measures to protect children online. Reports indicate that this move represents the most clear statement made by the EU since implementing age restrictions on social media across the entire region.
It is still unclear what age the European Commission will set for the minimum age requirement for using social media, and how the related restrictions will be implemented. Governments in EU countries have proposed various solutions, including requiring minors to obtain parental consent first, and implementing comprehensive restrictions through age verification technology.
