Germany’s ruling party seeks social media ban for children aged below 14

Germany's ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) passed a motion on Saturday calling for a ban on social media use for children under 14. The motion, passed at a party conference in Stuttgart, also seeks stricter digital verification for teenagers and fines for platforms failing to enforce age limits. The CDU is urging the German government to implement a legal age limit of 14 for social networks and address digital protection needs up to age 16. This move aligns with a growing trend in Europe, as countries like Spain, Greece, France, and Britain consider similar restrictions on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The push for stricter regulations risks potential backlash from the United States, while mirroring actions taken by Australia, which has already forced platforms to restrict children's access. The CDU also advocates for EU-wide harmonization of age standards for social media use.

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