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Germany's Ruling Party Supports Social Media Restrictions for Children

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Germany’s ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has backed a proposal to ban social media use for children under 14. The proposal, passed at a party conference in Stuttgart, also advocates for stricter digital verification for teenagers and imposes fines on platforms that fail to enforce these limits. The CDU seeks harmonization of age standards across the European Union.

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Countries such as Spain, Greece, France, and Britain are exploring similar restrictions, following Australia's example. Last year, Australia became the first country to enforce social media access limits for children.

The movement to increase regulations on social media companies in Europe could lead to tensions with the United States. President Donald Trump has warned of tariffs and sanctions against EU countries that implement measures impacting US tech firms.

The CDU motion urges the federal government to set a legal age limit of 14 for social network use, with additional protections up to age 16. The Social Democrats, coalition partners with the CDU, also support these restrictions. This bipartisan pressure increases the likelihood of federal government action. However, media regulation in Germany is a state responsibility, requiring states to cooperate for national consistency.

At Cardinal Frings Gymnasium in Bonn, students shared their views on the potential ban. Moritz, 13, feels parents should decide on social media use, though he agrees with restrictions for those under 12. Emma, another student, finds the idea "unusual" but acknowledges her daily use of Snapchat and Instagram. Ella, 12, understands the addictive nature of platforms like TikTok.

Teacher Till Franke noted that while students may initially struggle with a ban, they would eventually adapt to new communication methods.

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