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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Political Youth, Political Teachers [Smart! Korean Society]

A recent debate in South Korea centers on whether to lower the voting age to 16, questioning the political engagement of youth and the restrictions faced by teachers.

Feb 23 • 20:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Social Media Ban: Does Politics Know What It Wants to Ban?

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

Feb 22 • 16:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Lithuanian Parliament is considering a social media ban for those under 16

The Lithuanian Parliament is debating a proposal to ban social media access for people under the age of 16, requiring platforms to enforce age verification.

Feb 20 • 11:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

JJ Gabriel under intense pressure to break Man Utd record due to Premier League ban

JJ Gabriel, a talented 15-year-old academy player for Manchester United, faces a unique challenge as he is banned from Premier League play this season due to age restrictions, yet he is on track to break the club's long-standing record for the youngest debutante.

Feb 18 • 16:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Limits for Social Media: No Ban is Also Not a Solution

The article discusses the debate around social media restrictions for minors in Europe, prompted by Australia's new age restrictions for youth access to platforms.

Feb 18 • 08:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Limits for Social Media: No Ban is Also Not a Solution

The article discusses the debate surrounding social media regulations for minors in Germany, emphasizing the need for age restrictions as seen in Australia.

Feb 18 • 08:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Limits for Social Media: No Ban is Not a Solution

The article discusses the need for age restrictions on social media in Germany, inspired by Australia's forthcoming ban on under-16 users.

Feb 18 • 08:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Spires 5-Aside opens registration for Season 3

The Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament is set to commence divisional qualifiers in April, with lifted age restrictions and expanded player empowerment initiatives.

Feb 18 • 00:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Podcast "On Point": Social Media: Accompanied Scrolling from Age 16?

A study reveals that a significant number of children and teenagers in Germany are using social media in risky ways, prompting political discussions about imposing age restrictions.

Feb 17 • 15:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Podcast 'On Point': Social Media: Controlled Scrolling from Age 16?

A recent study reveals that over a quarter of children and adolescents in Germany use social media in harmful ways, prompting proposals for age restrictions from political parties.

Feb 17 • 15:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

India considers restricting access to social networks for young people

India is contemplating age restrictions for social media access, influenced by similar measures in Australia and Spain, according to Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Feb 17 • 14:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Great Britain is also advancing in a plan to ban or limit the use of social networks for minors under 16 years

The UK government is set to introduce restrictions on social media use for those under 16, influenced by growing concerns over negative impacts evidenced by parents' demands for action.

Feb 16 • 19:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

NMS: Most Czechs support age restrictions for young people accessing social networks

A majority of Czechs support implementing age restrictions on access to social media for younger users.

Feb 16 • 11:50 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Mia Hughes: Major U.S. medical groups take science-based approach to ‘gender-affirming’ care

Major U.S. medical organizations are advocating for age restrictions on gender-related surgeries, highlighting a shift in the discourse surrounding gender-affirming care for youths.

Feb 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Huge change to political donation rules to close loopholes on foreign cash

New legislation in the UK aims to prevent foreign interference in politics by placing restrictions on political donations and allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to vote.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

I Can No Longer Get Bored

The article discusses the overwhelming influence of social media on youth, questioning the timing and effectiveness of proposed restrictions on their use.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Survey: Do Poles want a ban on social media for teenagers?

Polish lawmakers are considering implementing age restrictions on social media use among teenagers to protect them from negative influences and dependencies.

Feb 7 • 07:13 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘I’ve lost my friends’: advocacy groups warn Australia’s social media ban risks isolating kids with disabilities

Advocacy groups warn that Australia's new social media restrictions may lead to increased isolation for children with disabilities, as illustrated by the experience of a 14-year-old autistic girl who found community and safety online.

Feb 6 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

A Social-Media Ban Really Could Do a Lot of Good

Australia has implemented a ban on social media accounts for children under 16, paving the way for uncharted effects as no other country has attempted such restrictions before.

Feb 5 • 10:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Gabrielė Grygolaitytė-Vasha is outraged by talks of banning social networks for young people: 'No way'

Gabrielė Grygolaitytė-Vasha criticizes discussions about banning social networks for children, asserting that such restrictions are outdated and inappropriate for modern times.

Feb 5 • 09:21 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

Two months into the social media ban and teenagers say it isn't working

Two months after Australia's ban on social media platforms for those under 16, teenagers report that the restrictions have had little to no effect on their online activities.

Feb 4 • 19:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The Internet Tailored for Youth

This article discusses the public debate regarding teenagers' presence online, the implications of imposing restrictions on social media use, and the role of artificial intelligence in the daily lives of youth.

Feb 3 • 08:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Orelha: Young people testify and lawyer says they are already 'imprisoned' for not being able to go out into the streets

Lawyer Alexandre Kale asserts that two adolescents accused of attacking a dog named Orelha have weak evidence against them, yet they face social condemnation and restrictions on their freedom.

Feb 2 • 23:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Denmark among the first to restrict social media, Italy monitors kidfluencers

Denmark and other European countries are considering social media restrictions for children after Australia implemented a ban on under-16s using such platforms.

Jan 15 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

France plans social media ban for under-15s from September 2026

France is set to introduce a ban on social media usage for children under 15 starting in September 2026, following Australia's lead in implementing similar restrictions.

Dec 31 • 13:33 UTC

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