European Dynamic cited EU officials on July 2 saying European Commission President von der Leyen plans to unveil a bloc-wide ban on minors’ use of social media in her annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament on Sept. 16. An advisory group on minors’ online safety is due to submit a report by July 13 to inform the Commission. Member states have proposed different implementation options — a full ban below a specified age or parental-consent requirements — and the plan would pav

European Dynamic cited EU officials on July 2 saying European Commission President von der Leyen plans to unveil a bloc-wide ban on minors’ use of social media in her annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament on Sept. 16. An advisory group on minors’ online safety is due to submit a report by July 13 to inform the Commission. Member states have proposed different implementation options — a full ban below a specified age or parental-consent requirements — and the plan would pave the way for EU legislation or other measures to restrict minors’ access to social platforms.