Social Media Ban

Social Media Ban

Teenagers look at their mobile phone screens during an interview with Reuters about the bill aimed at banning the use of social networks for those under 15 and mobile phones in high schools from the start of the 2026 school year, in Paris, France, February 20, 2026. Photo: REUTERS

France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

The bill would have barred children younger than 15 from opening a social media account from 1 September

Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken on 9 December 2025. File Photo: Reuters

Vietnam proposes banning under-16s from posting on social media

Teenagers pose for a picture while looking at their phones, in Bonn, Germany, February 20, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Jana Rodenbusch

Children's social media curbs planned across EU: Ursula von der Leyen

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Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children

Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken on 9 December 2025. File Photo: Reuters

Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: Collected

UK to ban social media for under-16s in sweeping new proposal

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Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

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Canada's social media ban for under-16s goes to parliament

A Spanish flag and smartphone with displayed social media app icons are seen in this illustration taken February 3, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Spain pushes ahead with social media, AI rules despite Big Tech lobbying pressure

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Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones

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Australia warns social media giants over under-16 ban compliance

Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler of the Social Democrats, Secretary of State for Digitalization Alexander Proell of the People’s Party, and Minister of Education Christoph Wiederkehr of the Neos hold a press conference on plans to ban social media for children under 14 in Vienna, Austria, 27 March 2026. Photo: Reuters.

Austria plans social media ban for children under 14

Students from Ricards Lodge and Rutlish High Schools in Wimbledon look at their mobile phones during an interview and discussion with Reuters about their thoughts on a social media ban for under 16s, in London, Britain, 23 February 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Katie Collins

British teens resist Australian-style social media ban