Will the EU ban social media for children in 2026?

Pressure has been rising since Australia's social media ban for under-16s entered into force, and Brussels is keeping a close eye on how successful it proves, with the ban already facing legal challenges. — Unsplash

BRUSSELS, Belgium: As France moves one step closer to banning social media for children, the European Union is seriously considering whether it's time for the bloc to follow suit.

Pressure has been rising since Australia's social media ban for under-16s entered into force, and Brussels is keeping a close eye on how successful it proves, with the ban already facing legal challenges.