European media reported on July 2 that the European Commission is expected to
unveil in September a proposal to ban minors from using social media across the
EU. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is slated to announce the
recommendation in her State of the Union address on September 16; member states
have been briefed. A child online safety advisory group will deliver a report on
September 13 to inform the Commission. The proposed age threshold and
enforcement details remain unclear; member states are debating options ranging
from an outright ban for under‑age groups to requiring parental consent.
