BBC
EU announces plan to restrict social media access for children
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The European Union announced plans requiring children under 15 to obtain parental consent before creating social media accounts. The proposal would allow only users 15 and older to establish accounts independently. The EU did not specify an implementation timeline or enforcement mechanism in the announcement.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3j4jz8vpz1xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
