- UK government proposes age restrictions on social media platforms, mirroring successful policies implemented in Australia.
- A UK policy implemented on January 1st regarding social media usage is now influencing broader European Union policy.
The Irish government is seeking EU-level action on social media, influenced by successful UK policy models regarding age restrictions.
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Updated Jul 14
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The Irish government is seeking EU-level action on social media, influenced by successful UK policy models regarding age restrictions.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Advocates push for age 16 minimum age for social media.1 source
- The European Commission may propose protective measures regarding social media, with Ireland favoring EU-level action.Sub-event
Irish government seeks EU-level action on social media following UK policy successes.1 source
UK implements age restrictions on social media apps, incorporating Irish input.1 source
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The entities involved
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Ireland
sovereign state in Northwestern Europe
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Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
- Peter Mandelson has been appointed UK ambassador to the US, amid revelations of his past links to Jeffrey Epstein and pressure on Keir Starmer from cabinet members.
- Burnham has succeeded Starmer as Labour leader and PM, appointing Pat McFadden to run the DWP and John Healey to oversee policy implementation, including PIP threshold changes.
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Instagram
photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta Platforms
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TikTok
video-focused social media platform
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- Cyprus plans to integrate a central age verification tool and has set a minimum age of 15 for social media platforms.