EU Pushes Meta for Strict Teen Social Media Limits

Parents in Copenhagen may soon see stricter social media controls for teenagers. The European Union demands Meta protect children from addictive online features. The EU wants better screen time limits and stronger parental controls.

This call follows a major legal settlement in the United States. In America, Meta agreed to cap teen app use at two hours daily. Meta also agreed to automatic nighttime blocks on Facebook and Instagram. EU officials are now following those developments very closely.

The European Commission found Meta breached the Digital Services Act last month. Regulators highlighted risks from endless scrolling and automatic video playback. Meta faces potential fines of up to six percent of global turnover.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will announce proposed restrictions on September 16th. An expert panel recommended zero screen time for babies and toddlers. Children under 12 should only use social media under adult supervision. This report was originally published by thelocal.se.