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Babiš To Support Social Media Ban for Minors

Eszter Balogi February 8, 2026

The Czech Republic has joined a growing list of countries weighing a social media ban for children, reigniting debate over digital safety and personal freedom.

Guardrails or Gag Order? The Paradox of Protecting Children Online

Hélène de Lauzun January 27, 2026

Social media is a scourge, and young people are suffering. But the small concession of freedom granted for the greater good always paves the way for greater enslavement.

MPs attend a parliamentary debate on banning social media for National Assembly in Paris on January 26, 2026.

French Lawmakers Vote in Favour of Banning Social Media for Under-15s

Michael Curzon January 27, 2026

Conservatives are split on the issue, with some warning against the “Nanny State,” others saying the harms are so bad they must be tackled across the board.

Macron Pushes Fast-Track Ban on Social Media for Under-15s

TEC News January 25, 2026

France’s president claims children’s mental health is being harmed by online platforms, using data reflecting widespread daily smartphone and social media use among teenagers.

Macron’s Grim Wishes for a Year of Misery

Hélène de Lauzun January 2, 2026

The only future the president offers the French people is death—both literally and figuratively.

Ireland’s Push for Digital ID Is Bad News for Freedom

Lauren Smith December 10, 2025

Censoring the internet for children never ends there.

Meta Begins Removing Under-16 Users in Australia Ahead of Social Media Ban

TEC News / AFP December 4, 2025

Hundreds of thousands of adolescents are expected to be impacted by the ban, with Instagram alone reporting about 350,000 Australian users aged 13 to 15.

Australia Enacts World-First Social Media Ban for Under-16s

TEC News / AFP December 3, 2025

Canberra vows to shield children from “predatory algorithms” as YouTube warns the move will backfire.

Australia Expands Under-16 Social Media Ban

TEC News November 5, 2025

Reddit and Kick must now remove users under 16 from December 10, joining platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Firms face fines up to AU$50m.

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