Netherlands Proposes EU-Wide Minimum Age for Social Media to Protect Minors

The Netherlands will submit proposals to the European Commission for EU-wide measures to protect minors on social networks, including a common minimum age and a requirement for platforms to prove their services are safe for children. The proposal is at an early stage, with details on the specific age threshold and enforcement mechanisms still unclear. This signals a potential regulatory shift in the EU's digital policy, which could have implications for tech companies operating in the bloc.