The EU proposes a ban on social media access for under 13s.

Fergal O'Brien, Fiachra Ó Cionnaith   RTÉ16 September 2026
The European Commission has proposed a ban on social media access for under 13s, with “safe design” obligations for platforms for users between the ages of 15 and 18.

In her State of the Union address, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it was “time for Europe to Act”.