Which European Countries May Ban Social Media for Kids?

This year, the debate over banning social media for children has ignited across Europe, following Australia’s groundbreaking decision. From December 10, Australian children under 16 are prohibited from creating or maintaining accounts on platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Threads, Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Reddit, and Google-owned YouTube. Violating platforms face fines up to 50 million AUD (€28 million).

Europe is now watching closely, with countries exploring how to curb children’s access to social networks. Euronews reviews current and proposed national measures across the continent:

Denmark

In November, Denmark announced political consensus to block children under 15 from certain social media platforms, aiming to protect them from harmful content and online pressures. Parents would still have the right to allow access from age 13. The Danish government plans to implement age verification via its national e-ID system, though exact enforcement details are pending.