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Germany's ruling party backs social media curbs for children
The CDU motion aims to protect children by banning social media use under 14, introducing fines for non-compliance, and seeking EU-wide age standard harmonisation.
- Germany's ruling conservative party backed a ban on social media use for people under 14 and more stringent digital verification checks for teenagers.
- European countries are increasingly putting pressure on social media companies with regulations that could invite backlash from the United States.
- Though children may initially struggle with social media limits, they would eventually adapt and find alternative communication methods, according to one educator.
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More and more support is being given to the treatment of young people with social media. At its party congress, the CDU votes for legal barriers - and makes concrete proposals.
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The CDU calls for a legal age limit of 14 years for social media. The aim is to protect children and young people in the digital space.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right10Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Center
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