Ireland Proposes EU-Wide Social Media Identity RequirementTue 30th Dec, 2025Ireland has announced plans to leverage its upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union to advocate for stronger regulations on social media platforms. According to recent reports from Irish media, the government's initiative would serve as a central pillar during its EU Council leadership in 2026. The proposed measures are designed to enhance accountability online by making social media accounts subject to identity verification. The proposal involves setting a minimum digital age and ensuring that these age limits are effectively enforced. Currently, Ireland maintains a minimum age of 16 for social media use, but enforcement remains inconsistent and largely ineffective.

Source: The Munich Eye December 30, 2025 22:17 UTC