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flag EU leaders push for a digital age limit to restrict kids' social media use over mental health concerns.

flag European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has backed growing calls to restrict children's access to social media, citing risks to mental health and safety, particularly from harmful content like self-harm material. flag Speaking at the UN General Assembly, she compared social media access to age-restricted activities, advocating for a potential "digital majority age" across the EU. flag Several member states, including France, Greece, Spain, and Denmark, are pushing for stricter rules such as age verification, parental consent for under-15s, and digital curfews. flag The EU is testing a shared age-verification app in five countries, reflecting broader efforts to strengthen online protections for minors despite resistance from tech companies.

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