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Mandatory age checks for social media platforms needed, 11 EU states say

By Sara Brandstätter ( June 18, 2025, 15:00 GMT | Insight) -- Mandatory age checks for social media platforms should be included in the minor-protection guidelines under the EU’s Digital Services Act, eleven EU countries including France, Denmark and Italy urged the European Commission in a letter. Today’s letter, seen by MLex, builds on a discussion paper initiated by Greece, asking the commission to strengthen minor protection rules for social networks. Mandatory age checks for social media platforms should be included in the minor-protection guidelines under the EU’s Digital Services Act, eleven EU member states including France, Denmark and Italy urged the European Commission in a letter sent today and seen by MLex. ...

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