Austria halts under-14 social media ban after EU Commission blocks plan

Austria's planned social media ban for under-14s, set for year-end, is halted after the EU Commission refused approval, citing the need to avoid fragmented national regulations. The Health Secretary has launched a participation process on social media, AI, and mental health. This marks a reversal of a stated policy and shifts the issue to EU-level coordination.

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