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Inside von der Leyen’s push for an EU social media ban
A report out Monday will add weight to calls for a ban on social media for young people.
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Kuwait Times
· Jul 13, 2026
Mulling ban, EU gets expert verdict on social media for children
BRUSSELS: To ban or not to ban children from all social media? That is the big question facing the European Union in its bid to protect minors from harmful content. To help the EU...
DW News
· Jul 9, 2026
Why Europe wants a digital euro | DW News
The digital euro is one step closer to reality after winning a key vote in the European Parliament today. It's not just about making payments easier. EU leaders see the digital currency as a way to reduce Europe’s dependence on American payment giants like Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay. #europe #euro #digitalpayments #cash #dwbusiness For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Reuters
· Jun 23, 2026
EU to ramp up Meta probe into addictive design: reports
The European Commission is set to escalate a probe into Meta Platforms that alleges its social media offerings are designed to be addictive to children, Bloomberg News. #News #Europe #Tech #Meta #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: reports https://reut.rs/4p2Z8el 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Reclaim the Net
· Jul 13, 2026
Brussels Has Opinions About Your Social Media Feed
The same law that polices what Europe can post online now polices how the apps are built, and Meta is the test case. The post Brussels Has Opinions About Your Social Media Feed appeared first on Reclaim The Net: Free Speech, Privacy, Digital Rights.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 13, 2026
EU eyes social media curbs for children
The European Union will move to limit young children’s access to social media across the 27-member bloc, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, in what would be the biggest such effort to date to guard against online dangers. Von der Leyen presented a paper from two experts recommending a tiered approach, with under-13s only allowed to use social media for limited periods under the supervision of parents, carers and teachers. The curbs would be lifted gradually as...
The Tribune
· Jul 13, 2026
Children’s social media curbs planned across EU: European Commission president
The European Union will move to limit young children’saccess to social media across the 27-member bloc, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, in what would be the biggest such effort to date to guard against online dangers. Von der Leyen presented a paper from two experts recommending a tiered approach, with []
The Next Web
· Jul 13, 2026
EU to propose limits on children’s social media access, Ursula von der Leyen says
The European Union will propose limits on children’s access to social media, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, hours after an expert panel she convened delivered its recommendations on how the bloc should shield minors from harmful content. She has been building towards this since May, when she first told MEPs a [] This story continues at The Next Web
BBC News
· Jun 20, 2026
How the social media ban could reshape how all of us use the internet
Why some argue the social media ban could have a profound affect on how young people gain new knowledge and the rest of us move around online
DawnNews English
· Jun 24, 2026
LIVE: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Faces Questions in Bundestag
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to answer questions from lawmakers during a live session in the Bundestag in Berlin. The parliamentary session provides members of parliament with an opportunity to directly question the chancellor on key domestic and international issues facing Germany. #germany #friedrichmerz #bundestag #berlin #politics #breakingnews #europe #worldnews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
The Economic Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Growing list of nations move to ban social media
Growing list of nations move to ban social media
Boston.com
· Jul 8, 2026
Boston sues social media companies over ‘addictive’ features, joining nationwide litigation
Boston officials say that social media has led to a significant downturn in the mental health of students over the past decade. The post Boston sues social media companies over ‘addictive’ features, joining nationwide litigation appeared first on Boston.com.
Catholic World Report
· Jul 9, 2026
The Magnifica Humanitas case for an under-16 social media ban
On June 15, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a social media ban for children under 16 in Britain. Beginning in early 2027, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and other similar platforms will [...]
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 23, 2026
Is the wrong generation being taken offline? | The Listening Post
The UK government’s plans to ban under 16s from social media are driving ahead and many other countries including France, Canada and Spain are considering similar policies. But are they targeting the wrong age group? Richard Gizbert reports. #Aljazeeraenglish #news #socialmediaban #boomerban
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 5, 2026
Media sosial tidak boleh selesaikan masalah mereka – Sheila Rusly
KUALA LUMPUR: Pelakon dan penerbit, Sheila Rusly, berpandangan media sosial tidak mampu menyelesaikan masalah yang dihadapi manusia. Disebabkan itu katanya, ramai yang menunjukkan perkara indah di media sosial berbanding masalah yang mereka hadapi. “Bila kita terlalu mengidolakan kehidupan manusia lain tidak bermakna kehidupan mereka terpaling sempurna. ”Masalah ada dimana-mana cuma bezanya mereka tidak berkongsi dekat ... Read more The post Media sosial tidak boleh selesaikan masalah mereka – Sheila Rusly appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 9, 2026
EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media
EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media
Vanguard News
· Jul 10, 2026
EU tells Meta to change Facebook, Instagram’s ‘addictive design’
The European Union has in recent months stepped up its efforts to force Big Tech to better protect users online, especially children. The post EU tells Meta to change Facebook, Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nieman Lab
· Jun 23, 2026
The British government wants to force more trustworthy news into your doomscrolling
The British government is asking social media companies to put more news — real news, produced by public service broadcasters like the BBC — high up in people’s feeds. And if companies refuse, it’ll pass laws to require it. That’s the main takeaway from a new report issued Tuesday on a host of issues relating...
Global News
· Jul 2, 2026
FIFA says ‘abusive’ World Cup social media posts 13 times higher than 2022
FIFA says abusive social media posts are 13 times higher during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup compared to the 2022 tournament.
UPI
· Jul 13, 2026
EU mulls social media ban for children under 13
EU mulls social media ban for children under 13
Vogue
· Jun 23, 2026
In the Social Ban Era, Where Will Gen Alpha Spend Time Online?
Australia, the UK, and the UAE have now all banned social media access for under-16s. But experts say the ban’s impact is likely overstated. Gen Alpha is finding new ways to socialize online and making culture conversational again.
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