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Social media age limit set to be discussed by EU leaders on Thursday (update*)

By Sara Brandstätter, Luca Bertuzzi and Jean Comte ( October 22, 2025, 13:09 GMT | Insight) -- A “digital age of majority,” which would set a legal age limit on who can access social media, is set to be discussed by leaders from EU member states at the European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday, according to a document seen by MLex. The issue is becoming a policy priority in Europe, following a speech from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in September stating that stricter rules could be needed.The introduction of a potential “digital age of majority” to limit social media usage for minors will be discussed by the heads of EU countries at Thursday’s European Council, according to a document seen by MLex....

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