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Germany's Ruling Party Proposes Social Media Ban for Kids
Filed: Feb 21, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: Germany's conservatives aim to ban social media for under 14s, pushing for stricter age verification and fines for non-compliance.
WHO: Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union
WHAT: Proposed a motion to ban social media use for children under 14
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Stuttgart
WHY: To enforce stricter digital verification and protect children online
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