In November 2025, the EU Commission adopted a recommendation to allow access to social media only from the age of 16.

To help parents manage their children’s digital presence and ensure age-appropriate online engagement, Parliament proposes a harmonised EU digital minimum age of 16 for access to social media, video-sharing platforms and AI companions, while allowing 13- to 16-year-olds access with parental consent.

Further information on this decision can be found here.