Event Brief
Europe Moves to Restrict Social Media for Children
Filed: Feb 08, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Summary: Several countries are banning social media for kids, sparking outrage from Big Tech.
WHO: European countries and Big Tech companies
WHAT: Regulatory measures to restrict social media access for children
WHEN: Feb 08, 2026 at 5:53 AM ET
WHERE: France, Spain, Denmark, Australia, Malaysia, Brazil
WHY: To combat rising mental health issues among teens
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