Czech PM Backs Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Citing Harmful Effects

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Firstpost•09-02-2026, 11:28
Czech PM Backs Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Citing Harmful Effects
- •Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis supports banning social media for children under 15.
- •Babis stated experts confirm social media is "terribly harmful" to children, emphasizing the need for protection.
- •First Deputy PM Karel Havlicek confirmed the government is seriously considering proposing a ban, with legislation potentially this year.
- •Other European countries like Spain, Greece, Britain, and France are also weighing similar restrictions.
- •Australia already prohibits social media access for under-16s, and Spain's proposed ban drew criticism from Elon Musk.
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