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European Commission to actually propose limiting social media to under-15s

Euronews Portugal15 September 2026 at 08:03

The European Commission will propose banning under-15s from using social media without parental consent. This measure is part of a legislative proposal to be presented on Thursday, according to a document obtained by Euronews.

In addition to the social media ban, the Commission intends to impose safety rules for online services considered risky. These services include artificial intelligence chatbots and video games.

The proposal aims to protect minors in the digital environment, establishing stricter controls over access to online platforms. The document obtained by Euronews reveals the details of this European legislative initiative.

Why this matters

This proposal directly affects minors and their parents in Europe, restricting young people's access to social media platforms and imposing new obligations on technology companies. The measure is part of a broader trend of digital regulation in the European Union, aimed at protecting the most vulnerable users online.

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