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Victims of online harm fear von der Leyen will backtrack on child social‑media ban
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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
EU digital laws aimed at protecting children from online harm face enforcement challenges as Ursula von der Leyen signals possible backtrack on banning social media use for children under 13, despite expert panel recommendations to hold platforms accountable for addictive features.
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Children's social media safety rules in the EU are in flux with enforcement gaps and shifting political will. You must plan for regulatory uncertainty that could reshape platform compliance demands or market entry barriers this year.
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1 source · 11 Sep 2026
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