Spain is now on the verge of banning social media for those under 16

04 February, 2026, 08:00 pm

Last modified: 04 February, 2026, 08:05 pm

Spain is now on the verge of banning social media for those under 16

04 February, 2026, 08:00 pm

Last modified: 04 February, 2026, 08:05 pm

Spain is planning to ban social media for under-16s, following in the footsteps of Australia, France and Denmark, in a bid to reduce the harmful effects of digital platforms on children.

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