"A draft of the measure, released in October, urged "the establishment of a harmonised European digital age limit of 16 years old as the default threshold under which access to online social media platforms should not be allowed unless parents or guardians have authorised their children otherwise." They also recommended setting a harmonised EU digital age limit of 13, under which no minor would be permitted to access social media. The same minimum age would apply to video-sharing platforms and so-called "AI companions," whose popularity among adolescents has raised concerns in several EU states."
"The resolution is not legally binding and does not create or change policy. Any future legislation would require a full proposal from the European Commission, followed by negotiations with EU governments and the European Parliament. Supporters say a higher digital age threshold could reduce exposure to harmful content and limit addictive design features. Critics argue that enforcement would be difficult and might drive children to circumvent age checks."
European Parliament adopted a non-legislative report recommending a default minimum age of 16 for access to social media platforms unless authorised by parents or guardians. Lawmakers backed the report by 483 votes in favor, with 92 against and 86 abstentions. The resolution also recommended a harmonised EU digital age limit of 13, under which minors would not be permitted to access social media, video-sharing platforms, or AI companions. The resolution is not legally binding; any future law would require a European Commission proposal and negotiations with governments and Parliament. Supporters cite reduced exposure to harmful content; critics cite enforcement and circumvention risks.
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