Overview

• Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced the initiative in an Oct. 7 speech opening parliament’s autumn session.
• Parents would be able to authorize access for their children starting at age 13, according to the outline of the plan.
• Officials did not say which platforms would be covered or how age verification and compliance would work.
• Frederiksen framed the move as a child‑protection measure, saying phones and social media are “robbing our children of their childhood” and citing concerns about youth well‑being.
• The announcement comes as Australia enforces an under‑16 law with major fines for noncompliant platforms and as EU debates continue, including a Greek proposal for an EU‑wide “age of digital adulthood.”