European Union lawmakers are stepping up pressure on digital platforms to address the safety of minors, warning that algorithmic feeds are increasingly exposing children to harmful content.
The push comes as policymakers across the bloc seek to harmonize stricter oversight of social media usage for young users.
A recent commentary in Handelsblatt argued that Germany should follow the United Kingdom’s lead by proposing a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16.
Biljana Borzan, a prominent EU parliamentarian, has highlighted the growing risks associated with unregulated algorithmic curation.
Her comments reflect a broader legislative concern that current safeguards are insufficient to protect children from exposure to inappropriate or damaging material online.
The debate is gaining traction in national capitals as well.
A recent commentary in Handelsblatt argued that Germany should follow the United Kingdom’s lead by proposing a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16.