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EU leaders are looking to set a minimum age for the use of social media platforms to enhance the protection of minors.

Greece's Minister of Citizens' Protection has highlighted a significant rise in violence among minors, linking it to a lack of supervision.

A Czech priest received a suspended sentence and a seven-year ban from working with children after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor in a church confessional.

Brazil has established the ECA Digital, a new law aimed at protecting children and adolescents in the online environment.

The CSU is split over the issue of a proposed social media ban for children and teenagers in Bavaria, with differing opinions from various party members.

A youth club in Berlin has come under scrutiny after allegations that a 16-year-old girl was sexually harassed, raped, and blackmailed by boys her age within the facility.

The article discusses the controversies related to a proposal by Poland's deputy minister of digitization concerning the regulation of lootboxes and their association with gambling behavior.

The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland ruled that a minor can be deported from the country along with their family members, following a case where the minor sought international protection separately.

Venture Academy, a youth treatment center in Canada, is shutting down amid allegations of breaches of child protection laws and sexual abuse investigations.

The initiative 'Blue Horizons' engages young people in shipping professions and environmental protection, featuring 350 participants from various educational levels in Greece.

A 22-year-old man charged with possessing child pornography in Thessaloniki has been released under restrictive conditions by the court.

Australia has implemented new digital safety regulations requiring users to prove they are over 18 years old to access pornography and restricted online content.

The Indonesian government has decided to ban several social media platforms for children under the age of 16 to protect them from bullying, fraud, internet addiction, and pornography.

The Indonesian government will ban social media access for individuals under the age of 16 due to concerns related to pornography, cyberbullying, scams, and internet addiction.

The AfD youth organization in North Rhine-Westphalia has been classified as a right-wing extremist suspect, complicating their party congress plans.

The newly established AfD youth organization in North Rhine-Westphalia has been classified as a far-right suspicion case by the regional constitutional protection agency.

The youth organization of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in North Rhine-Westphalia has been classified as a case of right-wing extremism by the state Office for the Protection of the Constitution.

Families are gathering signatures to urge the Argentine Congress to consider a law that would restrict cell phone use for children under 14 and social media for those under 16.

The former mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, has been convicted of raping a 16-year-old boy during a party at her home.

A 36-year-old man in Isère received a one-year suspended prison sentence for sending sexual messages to a 12-year-old girl who later attempted suicide.

Germany's political efforts to regulate social media access for children face significant obstacles from the EU Commission.

A young man named Gauti Einarsson discusses his struggles with mental health and addiction within Iceland's healthcare and child protection systems, calling for radical reforms.

North-East Nigerian governors emphasize the importance of education and youth empowerment in preventing the recruitment of children into armed groups.

Ecuador's National Assembly is considering a law to prohibit children under 15 from using social media to protect their integrity and reduce risks associated with premature exposure to inappropriate content and cyberbullying.

Family judges in Munich express concerns over child welfare and urge city officials to take immediate action due to insufficient resources in family support services.

Youth organizations from Tartu are advocating for the protection and maintenance of green spaces in the city.

A discussion on the effectiveness and understanding of proposed social media bans for youth in Germany.

A young millionaire heir quietly paid the membership fees for 191 members of the Kokoomus youth, which raises concerns about the influence of manipulated membership on the party's decision-making processes.

A young millionaire has been identified as the individual who paid membership fees for 191 members of the National Coalition Youth, prompting an investigation into possible misuse of the party's member registry.

Rory Amon, a former New South Wales MP, is on trial for allegedly abusing a 13-year-old boy in a bathroom in 2017, claiming he was unaware of the boy's age when they met.

The Deputy Mayor of Tallinn is considering the introduction of drug detection dogs in response to drug use among children at a local shelter following a tragic death.

German politicians Friedrich Merz and Markus Söder differ over the proposed age limit for social media use by children, with Merz supporting regulation while Söder is cautious.

Tinja and Milja, two young adults from Joensuu, Finland, face daily financial stress following a recent reform in social assistance, which makes it harder for them to manage living independently.

Experts in Latvia have stated that representatives from modeling agencies are prohibited from recruiting young people in schools, although such instances may still occur.

Jack Thorne discusses his new TV adaptation of 'Lord of the Flies' and advocates for a social media ban for children under 16, inspired by Australia's recent legislation.

A German court ruling states that the media authority cannot order internet service providers to block access to pornographic websites, highlighting failures in youth protection laws in Germany.

Child and family organizations are shocked by the recent requirement for students under child protection care to apply for student loans before receiving social assistance.

Sweden's Prison Service is revising its policies to prevent convicted sex offenders from being placed in community service roles involving children, following public backlash over past placements.

The article discusses the lingering impact of communal violence in Bangladesh, particularly focusing on the 2025 murder of Hindu youth Dipu Das and the government's inadequate responses to minority protection.

The European Commission has unveiled an action plan aimed at protecting young people from cyberbullying, including the creation of a Europe-wide app for victims.

On February 10, the Mexican Senate's joint commissions are discussing a reform to reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours without impacting salaries or benefits.

The Swedish healthcare authority has revoked the licenses of certain care homes due to severe failures in their operations, leading to concerns about the safety of residents.

Proposed changes to Finnish child protection law would grant workers in child protection institutions greater authority to detain children who leave without permission.

Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper Party, announced his intention to run for the Kenya presidency in 2027 during a meeting with Kenyans in the US, highlighting values of leadership, human rights, and youth protection.

In light of increasing radicalization among youth, the President of the Lower Saxony Office for the Protection of the Constitution advocates for political education to begin in primary schools to instill democratic values earlier.

The EU has instructed TikTok to modify its 'addictive design' or face substantial fines, citing breaches of digital content regulations aimed at protecting young users.

In the debate over a proposed social media ban for those under 16, Wiebke Esdar (SPD) advocates for thoroughness over speed, emphasizing the need to protect children without merely resorting to bans.

Slovenia's government is proposing a regulation to ban social media usage for children under 15 years old, citing the protection of children and adolescents as the reason.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez aims to introduce a social media ban for individuals under 16 to protect children and adolescents from the dangers of social media platforms, sparking criticism from tech figures like Elon Musk and Pavel Durov who labeled him a 'tyrant'.

Sira Rego's Ministry of Youth and Childhood has distanced itself from the draft of the Vicarious Violence Law, rejecting proposals from the feminist movement to address protection risks for victims, while the Ministries of Justice and Equality continue their support for the project.