EU expert panel on social media restrictions to begin work early this year
By Sara Brandstätter ( January 6, 2026, 13:14 GMT | Insight) -- Social media platforms and tech companies will soon face scrutiny from a new EU expert panel that will advise on potential additional restrictions and rules aimed at protecting minors online. The panel is expected to begin its work early this year, a European Commission spokesperson said on Tuesday. It had originally been due to be set up before the end of 2025.Social media platforms and tech companies will soon face scrutiny from a new EU expert panel that will advise on potential additional restrictions and rules aimed at protecting minors online....
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