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Shape emerges of EU expert panel to advise on social-media age controls

By Sara Brandstätter ( January 14, 2026, 17:42 GMT | Insight) -- EU social-media age restrictions, including a potential ban for young users, will be discussed by an expert panel drawn from 20 scientists, physicians and other academics as well as advocacy professionals, according to a letter of invitation from the European Commission, seen by MLex. The group is set to meet in Brussels early this year.An expert panel set to advise on EU social-media age restrictions will be drawn from 20 scientists, physicians and other academics as well as advocacy professionals, MLex has learned....

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