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France plans to ban social media platforms for children under 15 starting in September 2026, following Australia's lead, citing risks like online bullying and mental health issues, with a draft bill under review and debates expected early next year.
German Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger expressed support for a social media ban for teenagers similar to Australia's, which requires platforms to restrict under-16 users, citing concerns over mental health and safety. Australia is currently the only country with such a ban, but the EU is considering similar measures, inspired by Australia's efforts, with Germany awaiting official recommendations from a government panel expected in 2025.
Denmark plans to ban social media for children under 15 to protect them from online harms, with enforcement likely involving an age-verification app, as part of broader efforts to regulate tech for safety.
Denmark plans to ban children under 15 from certain social media platforms to protect youth mental health, following Australia's lead, with a focus on strengthening online safety initiatives and regulating platform access, supported by a majority in parliament.
Australia is implementing a social media ban for children under 16, adding Reddit and Kick to a list of platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, with penalties for non-compliance starting December 10. The ban aims to protect minors from harmful online content, though it raises concerns about privacy, effectiveness, and impact on social connection. Some platforms will still allow viewing but restrict account creation and interaction.
Australia's online safety regulator has expanded its social media ban for children under 16 to include Reddit and Kick, joining platforms like TikTok and YouTube, with enforcement starting December 10 to prevent minors from creating accounts and facing significant fines for non-compliance.
Denmark's Prime Minister announced plans to tighten laws on social media use for children under 15, including potential bans on platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram, and emphasized parental permission from age 13, with broader EU efforts for age verification.
Nepal lifted its curfew and restored calm after protests over social media restrictions and broader grievances, following the appointment of Sushila Karki as interim prime minister amid ongoing unrest that resulted in at least 51 deaths.
Nepal's attempt to ban social media led to violent protests and the ousting of the prime minister. In the wake of political chaos, Nepalis are using Discord, a gaming platform, to debate and select a new interim leader, highlighting the role of social media in modern political movements. The platform has grown rapidly and become central to Nepal's political discourse, though it faces challenges like disorder and infiltration.
Nepal's young protesters, mainly from Generation Z, led mass demonstrations against government corruption and social media restrictions, resulting in violent clashes, injuries, and the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, signaling a significant political upheaval driven by youth activism.
Mass protests led by Nepal's Gen Z population erupted over government corruption, social media bans, and economic issues, resulting in violence, the resignation of Prime Minister Oli, and ongoing unrest with significant casualties and international concern.
Nepal experienced violent protests following a social media ban, leading to the death of ex-PM's wife, the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, and widespread unrest including attacks on government officials and destruction of property, with ongoing tensions over political corruption and youth dissatisfaction.
Nepal's Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned amid widespread protests over corruption, social media restrictions, and economic issues, with violence and property damage occurring across Kathmandu, leading to a government retreat on social media bans and ongoing political instability.
Nepal's youth-led protests against government corruption and internet bans turned violent, resulting in 19 deaths and prompting the resignation of key officials, with protesters demanding the dissolution of parliament and new elections.
Anti-corruption protests in Nepal defied an indefinite curfew and the government’s social media ban, following violent clashes that resulted in 19 deaths and over 100 injuries. The protests, mainly led by young people, continue in Kathmandu and other cities, reflecting widespread frustration with government corruption and economic issues. The government has lifted the social media ban and promised investigations into the violence, while India monitors the situation closely.