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National social media bans are gaining momentum, as EU doesn’t move

By Sara Brandstätter ( January 27, 2026, 16:41 GMT | Comment) -- Social media age bans are rapidly moving up the political agenda in Europe, with France and several other member states pressing ahead with national measures as the EU weighs whether to act at bloc level. With EU-wide action still uncertain, questions remain over the effectiveness and enforceability of a fragmented national approach.Social media bans have moved to the top of the political agenda globally, and in Europe, particularly after Australia began implementing its rules in December (see here). ...

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