The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, presented a proposal to protect children in the digital environment. The initiative comes at a time when concerns are growing about the impact of technology and social media on the development of young people.
Von der Leyen shared her position through a social media post, where she argued that Europe should not accept childhoods shaped by algorithms. The President argued that there is no need to accept a system that fails children and emphasized that the European continent has the power to act in this area.
The proposal aims to establish stricter rules to protect minors from harmful content and manipulative practices online. The announcement is part of a broader effort by the European Union to regulate the digital space, following previous initiatives such as the General Data Protection Regulation and the Digital Services Act.
