--- title: "EU proposes social media restrictions for children under 13" description: "Most outlets reported the EU’s proposal to ban social media for children under 13, with Dawn noting the unveiling of the proposal and the global context of increasing restrictions. Aaj News provided additional detail, mentioning European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her warning about the dangers of online services. While both outlets covered the core proposal, Aaj News placed more emphasis on the official source and the rationale behind the measure." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/8647-eu-kids-act-new-social-media-rules-for-under-15s site: HarZaviya language: en --- # EU proposes social media restrictions for children under 13 technology · updated 18 Sep 2026, 5:51 PM PKT · 14–18 Sep 2026 · 11 articles from 9 outlets over 4 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 9 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the EU’s plan to restrict access to social media and AI chatbots for under-15s. The News International also mentioned online gaming platforms and video-sharing services, and noted the involvement of EU chief Ursula von der Leyen in previewing the proposal. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 18 Sep 2026 — EU moves to ban social media for children under 13 (1 outlet) - **BOL News** — [EU moves to ban social media for children under 13](https://bolnews.com/technology/eu-moves-to-ban-social-media-for-children-under-13) · 18 Sep 2026, 5:51 PM PKT > EU President unveils the EU KIDS Act, proposing a social media ban for children under 13. Announced during her State of the Union address to the European Parliament, this aims to protect youth. ### 17 Sep 2026 — EU proposes social media restrictions for children under 13 (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the EU’s proposal to ban social media for children under 13, with Dawn noting the unveiling of the proposal and the global context of increasing restrictions. Aaj News provided additional detail, mentioning European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her warning about the dangers of online services. While both outlets covered the core proposal, Aaj News placed more emphasis on the official source and the rationale behind the measure. - **Aaj News (English)** — [EU Commission proposes social media ban for children under 13](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330472737/eu-commission-proposes-social-media-ban-for-children-under-13) · 17 Sep 2026, 1:22 PM PKT > European Commission President Ursula von der ​Leyen on Thursday proposed ‌a social media ban for children under 13 ​and restricted access for ​those between 13 and ⁠15 as she warned ​about the dangers of ​online services to minors. She also proposed a series of obligations ​on social media, ​video sharing services, online video games, ‌and AI chatbots offering services to children below 18, a m... - **Dawn** — [EU unveils proposal to ban social media for children under 13](https://www.dawn.com/news/2030544/eu-unveils-proposal-to-ban-social-media-for-children-under-13) · 17 Sep 2026, 8:09 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > PARIS: The European Union unveiled proposals on Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as a growing number of countries look to restrict children’s access to the platforms following a global backlash. More than 20 countries around the world have now taken steps to block or restrict children going online on social media, according to a tally. Seven have measures already in place or... ### 16 Sep 2026 — EU chief to unveil social media, gaming curbs for under-15s (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported the EU chief’s plan to restrict access to online platforms for under-15s. 24 News HD provided additional context, noting the measures aim to protect children from online harm and will cover social media, video-sharing platforms, games, and AI chatbots. - **The News International** — [EU plans total social media ban for under 13s as von der Leyen targets big tech](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1416507-eu-plans-total-social-media-ban-for-under-13s-as-von-der-leyen-targets-big-tech) · 17 Sep 2026, 12:40 AM PKT > The European Union is moving forward with plans to ban children under 13 from using social media, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.Speaking during her annual state of the union address in Strasbourg, von der Leyen said social media platforms were... - **The Express Tribune** — [EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629648/eu-to-ban-social-media-for-under-13s-curb-access-until-15) · 16 Sep 2026, 10:47 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Von der Leyen, tech chief to unveil KIDS Act on Thursday, legislation to include tiered age limits - **24 News HD** — [EU chief to unveil social media, gaming curbs for under-15s](https://www.24newshd.tv/16-Sep-2026/eu-chief-unveil-social-media-gaming-curbs-under-15s) · 16 Sep 2026, 9:38 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will on Wednesday unveil long-awaited plans to protect children from online harm by curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, games and AI chatbots for under-15s. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [EU chief to unveil social media, gaming curbs for under-15s](https://www.arabnews.pk/world/eu-chief-to-unveil-social-media-gaming-curbs-for-under-15s-3001376) · 16 Sep 2026, 9:36 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing ### 14 Sep 2026 — EU proposes restrictions on social media and AI chatbots for under-15s (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the EU's plan to propose a ban on social media and AI chatbots for children under 15, emphasizing the scope of the restrictions. The News International also highlighted the name of the proposed legislation, the EU KIDS ACT, and mentioned EU chief Ursula von der Leyen in passing, while the other outlets did not reference this detail. All excerpts framed the move as sweeping, but none provided additional context or differing perspectives. - **ProPakistani** — [EU Plans Sweeping Social Media and AI Chatbot Ban for Children](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/15/eu-plans-sweeping-social-media-and-ai-chatbot-ban-for-children/) · 15 Sep 2026, 6:10 PM PKT > The European Union is preparing to propose major restrictions on how children under 15 can access social media, video-sharing platforms,… Read More - **The News International** — [EU Kids Act: New social media rules for under-15s](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1416333-eu-kids-act-new-social-media-rules-for-under-15s) · 15 Sep 2026, 6:04 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > The European Union is set to propose EU KIDS ACT curbing access to social media platforms, video-sharing platforms, online games and AI chatbots under the age of 15. The proposal will be previewed by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen during her... - **Dunya News** — [EU is set to propose ban on social media and AI chatbots for under-15s](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Technology/972925-eu-is-set-to-propose-ban-on-social-media-and-ai-chatbots-for-under15s) · 14 Sep 2026, 11:58 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > EU plans sweeping restrictions on digital services for children under 15, including social media, AI chatbots and online gaming platforms. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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