# LIVE: EU unveils plan to restrict children’s access to social media

https://mins.news/en/video/62074

- The Associated Press, 2026-09-17 04:17 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X58lb6IpoYI

> European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen are presenting proposals aimed at protecting children online. The measures include age-based limits on social media access and stronger safeguards for young users.

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