Spain becomes second country after Australia and first in Europe to ban social media for under-16s
Spain will ban children under 16 from social media, becoming the first European nation to do so. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the measure, comparing platforms to "failed states" and citing risks of addiction, abuse, and disinformation. The ban, effective next week, requires platforms to implement robust age verification systems.
Spain will ban children under 16 from social media, becoming the first European nation to do so. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the measure, comparing platforms to "failed states" and citing risks of addiction, abuse, and disinformation. The ban, effective next week, requires platforms to implement robust age verification systems.
