MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 48° E  /  GLOBAL TECH · SUMMARISED SUBSCRIBE
AI, business, devices, policy — global tech, summarised every 30 minutes.
Policy · 7h ago

EU Plans Gradual Social Media Restrictions for Minors

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Express Tribune ·

The European Union is considering a phased approach to limit children's access to social media, following pressure from member states like Greece and France. The proposal aims to address growing concerns over online safety and mental health impacts on young users. Details on the timeline and specific restrictions remain under discussion.

Meridian48 take
The EU's gradual approach may be pragmatic, but without clear enforcement mechanisms, it risks being outpaced by platform workarounds.
Read the full reporting
EU to limit children's access to social media 'gradually' →
Express Tribune
eu-regulationchild-safety
More policy briefs
Go deeper on policy
AllAIStartupsBusinessDevicesPolicySecurityDev ToolsPakistan