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How Europe is gearing up to follow Australia's teen social media ban

  • Annabel Bowles--ABC News (AU)
  • published date: 2025-12-07 18:52:53 UTC

The European Union says it will learn from Australia's new laws to bar under-16s from social media, with steps to implement the world-first ban already underway and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praising Australia's "brave move".

The European Union is "watching and will be learning" from Australia's new laws to bar under 16s from social media which officially roll out on December 10. Australia led the world in introducing la… [+6291 chars]