# European Commission proposes age limits for social media

_Published Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 8:07 AM EDT · Policy, Products · Latest · Tier 1 — Major_

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans for an EU Kids Act that would restrict social-media access for children under 13 across member states. Under the proposal, users aged 13 to 15 could access limited, parent-supervised accounts for one hour daily, while platforms would face safe-design obligations for users up to 18. The Commission is due to unveil the act fully Thursday, and legal experts expect the EU legislative process could run until 2029.

## Sources

- [WIRED](https://www.wired.com/story/the-eu-bans-social-media-for-under-13s/)

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Published: 2026-09-16T12:07:25.460Z
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