# EU Commission proposes social media ban for children under 13

https://mins.news/en/item/62268

- Reuters, 2026-09-17 08:19 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/eu-commission-proposes-social-media-ban-children-under-13-2026-09-17/

> European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Thursday banning social media use for children under 13 and restricting access for those aged 13 to 15, warning of the dangers involved.

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