Broad support in Finland for banning social media for under-15s
Support was strongest among supporters of the two largest right-leaning parties.
A recent poll commissioned by the Toivo think tank reveals strong public support in Finland for banning social media for children under 15 years old. The poll found that 53% of respondents backed the proposal, with backing strongest among voters of the National Coalition and Finns Party, the country's two largest right-leaning political parties.
Fifty-nine percent of National Coalition voters and 46% of Finns Party voters favored the ban. Support was more mixed among Green voters (46%) and the Left Alliance (45%). Overall, 28% of respondents opposed a ban on social media for children under 15, while 19% were undecided. The poll, conducted by Iro Research in April, surveyed 1,000 Finns and found no significant difference in views between men and women.
The margin of error was approximately 3.2 percentage points. Toivo, a think tank closely tied to the National Coalition Party, has previously cited social media as a major factor contributing to low levels of physical activity among Finnish youth. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has also spoken out about the issue.
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