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Europe Steps Up Youth Social Media Restrictions as Spain Floats Under‑16 Ban and France, UK Move Bills Forward

Australia’s December cutoff catalyzed a continental push facing enforcement doubts, teen resistance, privacy risks.

EU Backs Spain’s Under‑16 Social Media Plan as Madrid Prepares Next Steps