# Slovak government proposes banning social networks for under-16s

https://mins.news/en/item/33199

- Reuters, 2026-08-26 14:01 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/technology/slovak-government-proposes-banning-social-networks-until-age-16-2026-08-26/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8ef1bf8f08580001b67087

> Slovakia’s government approved a bill on Wednesday that would prohibit children under 16 from using social networks. It said the measure could help prevent addictive behaviour, social pressure and radicalisation.

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