Talking Europe - Are teenagers too young to scroll? Europe weighs social media bans for minors
France 24 Europe
by Douglas HERBERTFebruary 13, 2026
Worries that too much time on social media may be hurting children's mental health, and creating addictions as harmful as alcohol or cigarettes, are sparking growing calls across Europe to block minors under the age of 15 or 16 from access to platforms.
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Originally published on France 24 Europe on 2/13/2026