'Time for change' on children's social media - EU chief (opens original article in a new tab)

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called for action to protect minors online after a survey showed increased exposure to harmful content, tasking an expert panel to study potential measures. The EU is considering a social media ban for children under 16, following Australia and Britain's examples.

• EU chief Ursula von der Leyen tasked an expert panel to study actions to protect minors online
• The panel will deliver recommendations on 13 July after examining issues like hate speech and harmful content
• EU member states including France pushed for a ban on social media for children under 16