EU weighs social media limits for children

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has presented a plan to introduce age-appropriate social media restrictions for children.

On Monday, von der Leyen received an expert advisory report regarding social media use by children. Citing risks to minors' health and well-being throughout their development, the report proposes a set of restrictions. She said her team will review the report and present a proposal after the summer. The move comes as countries consider or roll out restrictions, with Australia, for example, banning social media for children under 16.