Event Brief
Europe Considers Social Media Ban for Kids
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Summary: Germany joins EU nations looking to ban children from social media, inspired by Australia's December ban.
WHO: Germany, EU nations
WHAT: Considering banning children from social media
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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