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Governments push social media limits

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Governments across Europe, including France, Czechia and the UK, proposed bans or age limits blocking social media for under-15s to under-16s amid child-safety concerns.

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Five young teens on life under Australia’s social media ban: ‘It’s not a big deal any more’
February 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Australia’s idiotic social media ban was always unpoliceable, easily evaded & perversely seductive to teenagers. Now parts of Europe are lining up to copy it — proof that bad policy travels fast.
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#SocialMedia #TechPolicy #DigitalRegulation
February 8, 2026 at 4:32 PM

Reposted by Bessma Momani

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European countries are edging closer to broad social media bans for children, even as doubts persist over how to implement them and the risk of a new battle with US tech groups.

A deep dive with Leila Abboud & @NicFildes

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Can Europe get kids off social media?
Move follows Australia’s decision to introduce age restrictions over child safety concerns
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February 8, 2026 at 1:20 PM