Spain Bans Social Media for Under-16s – Europe's First, Australia's Follower

Spain becomes Europe's first country to ban social media access for children under 16, announced by PM Pedro Sánchez at Dubai's World Government Summit, effective within a week after Australia. Platforms must implement strict age verification to combat addiction, cyberbullying, harmful content, and privacy risks amid rising child safety concerns. The move reflects global digital regulation trends for mental health protection.