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FILE - Young people use their phones to view social media in Sydney, Nov. 8, 2024.

Video. Austria eyes social media ban for under-14s, following global trend

Updated: 27/03/2026 - 20:07 GMT+1

Several European countries have already suggested social media bans for children.

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