More countries consider social media bans for minors – Polskie Radio

10.02.2026 13:00 Several governments are moving to restrict minors’ access to social media platforms, following Australia’s lead, as concerns over children’s mental health and online safety mount across Europe and beyond. FILE PHOTO: Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Kick, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Reddit, Threads and X applications are displayed on a mobile phone ahead of new law banning social media for users under 16 in Australia, in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/Illustration/File Photo On Safer Internet Day, observed annually on February 10, officials and experts highlighted growing alarm over the impact of social media on young users. A Polish study found teens spend more than three hours daily on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, with many holding up to six accounts. Australia in December became the first country to ban social media use for those under 16. Violations could result in fines of up to EUR 28 million for tech companies. Inspired by that move, Poland is considering similar legislation that would prohibit access to social media for children under 15. A draft law is expected by the end of February, backed by Education Minister Barbara Nowacka and lawmakers from the governing centrist Civic Coalition party.
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