Germany plans national social-media age limits pending EU rules
( October 15, 2026, 08:41 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Germany is planning interim national rules that would generally bar anyone under 13 from social networks, with exceptions for demonstrably child-appropriate services and graduated restrictions for users aged 13-17, according to a government position paper adopted on Wednesday. The measures would apply until an EU-wide minimum age is established, while Germany will push for the EU Kids Act to include an under-13 age limit, a ban on addictive design features and algorithmic recommendation systems switched off by default. The government also wants key safeguards from the Digital Services Act’s guidelines incorporated into the new EU law.The position paper is attached....
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