Czech prime minister in favour of social media ban for under-15s


Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis from ANO speaks during the debate on confidence in the parliament, in Prague, Czech Republic, January 13, 2026 REUTERS/Eva Korinkova

PRAGUE, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Czech ‌Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Sunday he was in ‌favour of banning the use of social media by children ‌under 15, as a growing number of European countries consider similar restrictions.

Countries including Spain, Greece, Britain and France are weighing tougher stances on social media use due ‍to concern over the perceived negative effects ‍on children, after Australia in ‌December became the first nation to prohibit access to such platforms ‍for ​the under-16s.

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