Event Brief
Europe Looks to Australia on Social Media Ban
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Summary: Germany considers a social media ban for children, learning from Australia's recent implementation.
WHO: Germany, Australia
WHAT: Social media ban for children
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 11:44 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: To protect children from potential harms of social media
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