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Albanian Court Rules TikTok Ban Violated Freedom of Expression

TEC News / AFP March 12, 2026

According to Albania’s PM Edi Rama, the TikTok prohibition was not rushed and was based on a survey in which 90% of parents supported the measure.

Social media ban for minors plan in the EU illustration (Unsplash)

EU Experts Begin Work on Potential Social Media Age Restrictions

TEC News / AFP March 3, 2026

Several member states, including France, Denmark, Greece and Spain, have been pushing for coordinated action at EU level.

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) arrives to attend the 62nd Munich Security Conference on February 13, 2026.

Macron Reveals True Colours—Calls Free Speech “Pure Bulls**t”

Michael Curzon February 19, 2026

Commentators say “the mask is off” over efforts to regulate social media.

A general view of the Portuguese parliament during the state budget debate on November 27, 2025.

Portugal Approves Social Media Ban for Under-16s

TEC News February 13, 2026

Under the new law, solo access to networks like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook is reserved for those 16 and older.

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.

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