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Spain Aims to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

The announcement is part of a broader push by countries to curb access to online platforms for minors. It also points to Europe’s stricter approach to regulating social media.

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A child playing on a phone in Barcelona in 2024. Prime Minister Pedro SΓ‘nchez of Spain said the social media ban would be part of a series of measures pushed by his government.
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