CDU Advocates Social Media Ban for Children Under 14Sat 21st Feb, 2026At its latest party congress, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has called for stricter regulations on the use of social media by minors. The party has proposed that the German government introduce a legal minimum age of 14 for accessing social networking platforms. The CDU's resolution is not the only call for tighter regulation of social media access for young people. The Social Democratic Party (SPD) had previously demanded a social media ban for children under 14, with platform operators responsible for technically blocking access for this age group. The CDU's comprehensive approach reflects growing concerns among policymakers, educators, and parents about the risks associated with early and unsupervised use of digital platforms by minors.

Source: The Munich Eye February 22, 2026 08:15 UTC