German Cabinet Approves Child Online Protection Guidelines, Including Social Media Ban Under 13

The German federal cabinet approved a twelve-point plan to enhance child safety online, including a proposed social media ban for under-13s and a 'KI-Seepferdchen' (AI seahorse) certification. The measures are at the guideline stage, with legislative details and enforcement mechanisms still uncertain. This signals a potential regulatory shift in Germany's digital policy, though market impact is limited at this stage.