Denmark plans minimum age limit of 15 for access to social media
By Sara Brandstätter ( October 7, 2025, 15:16 GMT | Insight) -- Denmark wants to introduce a minimum age of 15 for access to social media, the country's government said on Tuesday, a move that would make it one of the first European countries to block children from using the popular online platforms. The government said it would also tighten oversight of major tech companies and strengthen enforcement of digital laws.Denmark wants to introduce a minimum age of 15 for access to social media, the country's government said on Tuesday, a move that would make it one of the first European countries to block children from using the popular online platforms....
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