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Germany’s Ruling Party Backs Social Media Curbs for Children

STUTTGART, Germany, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Germany's ruling conservatives on Saturday passed a motion to ban social media use for under 14s and introduce more stringent digital verification checks for teenagers, building momentum for such limits in Germany and elsewhere in Europe.

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A social media ban for children under the age of 14 - that's what the CDU wants now, according to the SPD. But how quickly can the project be implemented? The SPD is pushing at the pace. And what does the CSU say?

·Hamburg, Germany
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The CSU criticises CDU and SPD for plans to ban social media for children. The Kinderhilfswerk agrees with the criticism. A ban is a "Acknowledgment of failure". The SPD, on the other hand, praises the CDU for its Stuttgart party congress decision.

·Dortmund, Germany
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Black-red unity for a social media ban on children: The Social Democrats take up the CDU party congress decision. They demand a concrete law in a timely manner.

·Germany
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The chairman of the CSU-Landegruppe said in the Bundestag that the ban debate "passed by reality". Rather, operators had to be put into the obligation

CDU and SPD agree: Children and young people need protection in social networks. The third coalition partner does not take part when it comes to an age limit.

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turi2 broke the news in on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
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