
Luxembourg – The rise of cyberbullying, misinformation, and hate speech is creating a hazardous online environment for children, prompting several European nations, including France, to seek restrictions on minors’ access to social networks.
The European Union is already recognized for having one of the most stringent regulatory frameworks for digital platforms worldwide.
However, there is a growing demand among the member states for further action, as research highlights the adverse effects of social media on both mental and physical health.
Countries like Athens, Paris, and Madrid plan to unveil their proposal at a ministerial meeting in Luxembourg on Friday. This initiative advocates for a digital age of majority across the EU, under which children would require parental consent to access social networks.
“Age verification is feasible. It’s already being implemented in France for adult sites, and we aim to extend this to social networks,” stated Clara Chappaz, the French Minister for Digital, on June 6, 2025.













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