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After Australia banned social media for under-16s in December, European nations are now debating their own restrictions.

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Video. Which European countries are bringing in social media bans for minors?

Updated: 17/04/2026 - 10:04 GMT+2

After Australia banned social media for under-16s in December, European nations are now debating their own restrictions as Brussels mulls a "European solution".

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