https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/leak-eu-commission-to-pitch-social-media-restrictions-for-under-15sContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/leak-eu-commission-to-pitch-social-media-restrictions-for-under-15shttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/leak-eu-commission-to-pitch-social-media-restrictions-for-under-15s#u70682Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:06:40 +0000European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans Wednesday to ban children under 13 from social media and prohibit personal accounts for those under 15. Under the proposed EU Kids Act, children aged 13 to 15 may only have limited, supervised access. These restrictions extend beyond social networks to include AI chatbots, gaming, and video platforms. The initiative requires gamers to provide proof of age to comply with the new safety rules.Why it mattersThis move follows a failed attempt by France to implement similar under-15 bans. The legislation represents a broader EU effo