EU moves toward uniform social media age limits and a digital age verification app to protect children online....
Germany recorded 8,725 antisemitic incidents in 2025, maintaining a high level of hate crimes and online threats....
The UK plans to ban social media for under-16s by 2027, with similar restrictions under discussion across Europe....
The German Ethics Council opposes a blanket social media ban for youth, favoring targeted safety measures instead....
Experts highlight that age limits alone do not suffice to protect children on social media, urging enhanced parental and technical safeguards....
Kidfluencers face exploitation and privacy risks on social media, with parents often controlling earnings and decisions....
Kidfluencers in Germany face privacy and exploitation risks amid weak regulation, impacting expat families and child rights....
Solingen has implemented a social media ban for all fifth graders, showing positive initial results and broader implications for expat families....
Germany’s SPD and CDU push for a rapid ban on social media use among children under 14, impacting families and expats....
Germany will delay a decision on banning social media for children until after summer, awaiting a family ministry commission's advice....
