EU social media ban for kids
Thursday 9th July, 2026
The European Commission is pushing an EU-wide ban or strict age limits on social media for minors, backed by a new expert report and possible September proposals, while some EU countries have already moved ahead.
This gives Lego a chance to speak about child wellbeing and play in the UK and across the EU, linking physical, creative play to healthy development as policymakers consider online age limits.
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EU push to ban/age-limit social media for minors is a major policy debate affecting children's digital play and screen time where Lego could offer child development expertise and safe-play perspectives.
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