Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius has signaled openness to restricting social media access for schoolchildren, responding to a recent spike in youth violence that has shaken the country.
The proposal follows a disturbing incident in Marijampolė involving minors, which prompted President Gitanas Nausėda to call for a renewed national discussion on mobile device usage among young people.
The potential policy shift places Lithuania in line with a growing European trend of digital regulation aimed at protecting minors.
The UK government has already announced plans for an overnight social media curfew for older teenagers, restricting access to platforms like Instagram and TikTok during late-night hours.
Meanwhile, German media outlets, including Handelsblatt, are urging Berlin to adopt similar measures, arguing that the British assessment of digital risks warrants emulation.
For investors, the development highlights the expanding regulatory perimeter for big tech companies in Europe.