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Germany signals openness to social media ban for children, joining EU trend

By Sara Brandstätter ( February 18, 2026, 10:47 GMT | Insight) -- Germany could be the latest EU country to consider age restrictions for social media use, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz saying he is open to protecting younger children through national regulation. Such a move would align Germany with a growing number of governments pursuing or considering national bans, raising questions about regulatory fragmentation and conflict with the EU's Digital Services Act framework.Germany could be the latest EU country to consider age restrictions for social media use, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz saying he is open to protecting younger children through national regulation....

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