Austria plans social media ban for under-14s
The move follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.
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"There must be clear rules in the digital world too."
— Andreas Babler , Politician
"People need to learn how to use it responsibly."
— Christoph Wiederkehr , Politician
"Today is a good day for children for children in our country."
— Andreas Babler , Politician
"In the future, we will protect children and young people with determination against the negative effects of social media platforms."
— Andreas Babler , Politician
Key People
State secretary for digitalisation in Austria from the conservative ÖVP.
Vice-Chancellor of Austria and a member of the Social Democrats.
Foreign Minister of Austria.
Chancellor of Austria.
Austrian Education Minister from the liberal Neos party.
Austrian political analyst commenting on the popularity of the social media ban.
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The move follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.
Austria's governing coalition announced plans to ban social media use for children under 14, aligning with international trends in regulating youth access to digital platforms. Draft legislation is expected by the end of June, pending parliamentary approval.
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