Teen Social Media Bans: Europe's Growing Tech Crackdown

Spain and Greece propose banning social media use for teenagers, joining other European nations in restricting young people's access to such platforms. These measures aim to protect children's mental wellbeing and expose the companies to stricter regulation. The regulations will hold social media executives accountable for harmful content.

Spain and Greece have recently proposed bans on social media use by teenagers, as European attitudes harden against technology they argue is addictive and harmful. Spain seeks to prohibit social media access for those under 16, while Greece is considering a similar ban for under 15s, reflecting a regional trend.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the measures at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, expressing a desire to shield children from a digital environment they shouldn't navigate alone. Authorities worldwide are grappling with concerns about screen time's impact on children's development and mental health.

Dubbed the 'Coalition of the Digitally Willing,' Spain is collaborating with other European countries to enforce cross-border regulation of social media. Concurrently, ongoing debates in France and Britain about age restrictions signify a continental movement toward tougher regulations to protect minors online.