EU to Ban Social Media for Under-13s, Sparking Macron Race

The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, announced plans to introduce legislation banning social media access for children under 13. Emmanuel Macron is also pushing for similar national measures. This move marks a major EU-level initiative on child protection in digital spaces, addressing growing concerns about youth mental health and online safety.

Byte's take

Brussels is finally moving where parents failed: straight to the ban.