Event Brief
EU to phase children’s access to social media
Filed: Jul 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: The EU plans phased access to social media for children, recommending supervised use under 13.
WHO: European Union
WHAT: Plans to implement phased access to social media for children, with supervised recommendations for those under 13 and safety features for older teens.
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 8:43 AM ET
WHERE: European Union
WHY: To limit children’s access to social media while emphasizing platform safety features.
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