Germany’s Conservative Party Weighs Social Media Age Limit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative Christian Democrats are considering a social media ban for children below the age of 16 amid growing scrutiny of the digital offerings across Europe.

“A legal minimum age of 16 for open platforms, accompanied by mandatory age verification, sets a clear protective boundary and takes into account the special developmental needs of young people,” according to a motion seen by Bloomberg that was filed by the Schleswig-Holstein regional chapter of the party ahead of a convention on Feb. 20.