The European Commission will present a proposal to limit children's access to social media platforms after the summer, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said.

The European Commission president presented a paper by an expert panel, which made a number of recommendations on the matter.

The European Union is preparing to introduce common age restrictions for children's access to social media, with the European Commission expected to present a legislative proposal after the summer. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the plan after receiving recommendations from an expert panel, describing it as the bloc's most ambitious effort yet to strengthen online protections for minors.

July 13 (UPI) -- The European Union plans to restrict social media access for users younger than 13-years-old, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday.

The European Union is considering major new restrictions on children's access to social media, including age limits, phased access, and an outright ban. "This is not about whether children can access social media," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. "It is about when social med...

Recently, politicians in the UK pushed forward with plans to eviscerate privacy and free speech on the internet by announcing a ban on social media for users under 16 that is set to take …

Recently, politicians in the UK pushed forward with plans to eviscerate privacy and free speech on the internet by announcing a ban on social media for users under 16 that is set to take …

An expert panel did not recommend a blanket ban on digital platforms, including social media.