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Macron Leads EU Push to Coordinate Social Media Bans for Minors

Benoit Berthelot
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French President Emmanuel Macron is spearheading an EU initiative to coordinate bans on social media for minors, convening a virtual summit with key leaders on Thursday. The effort includes Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, signaling a unified push for stricter digital safeguards. The meeting follows growing concerns over minors’ mental health and online safety, with policymakers seeking cross-border alignment on age restrictions. While specifics remain undisclosed, the move suggests potential regulatory action, possibly mirroring France’s recent domestic crackdown on underage social media access. This marks the EU’s latest step toward harmonizing digital policies, reflecting broader global debates on tech governance and youth protection.
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