Politics● LowSep 21 · Sep 21, 2026, 7:00 AM
Can the EU protect kids from the dangers of social media?
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from EuroNews [en] · Western Europe
The European Commission is set to announce new measures to protect children online. The EU Kids Act will establish a “digital majority age” of 15, regulating spaces like TikTok, Instagram, and certain video games.
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