European Parliamentary Members (MPEs) on Wednesday passed a resolution calling for an across-the-board ban on social media for EU children under 16, aiming to rein in the harmful effects shown in children and teens. The comprehensive proposal, with 483 votes in favor, 92 no votes, and 86 abstentions, would harmonize minimum age restrictions for children’s access to various digital platforms across EU member states. These platforms include social media, video-sharing platforms, and AI companions, backing the over 90% of Europeans who believe urgent action is needed to protect children from digital harms.
