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EU unveils plans to shield children from social media

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday she will reveal next week how the European Union plans to shield children from social media dangers with a “delay” on when they can access the platforms.

  • EU President Ursula von der Leyen unveils plan to protect children from social media dangers.
  • Proposal includes delaying children's access to social media platforms.
  • Debate over EU-wide ban for under 13s or 15s with parental consent.

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