قوانين أوروبية مرتقبة قد تمنع الأطفال من السوشال ميديا
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced before the European Parliament in Strasbourg her support for legislation that sets a minimum age for the use of social media in EU countries, noting that the risks associated with children using these platforms necessitate urgent action to protect new generations. Von der Leyen compared this step to laws regulating smoking and drinking alcohol, explaining that society previously imposed clear restrictions to protect minors from exposure to harmful practices until they reached adulthood. She added that concerns are growing among parents regarding the psychological and social impacts of digital network content, which may expose children to cyberbullying, misinformation, or exploitation risks. Therefore, the Commission intends to form a group of experts by the end of the year to provide practical proposals that include age verification tools, monitoring mechanisms that protect the privacy of young users, and reduce the time they spend in front of screens. This initiative represents a new direction that reflects the seriousness of the European Union in resetting the relationship between children and technology, in a way that preserves innovation without compromising the safety and security of society.
