Ursula von der Leyen wants to protect children on the internet. She is the boss of the EU. Children under 13 years old must not use social networks. This affects apps like TikTok or Instagram.
Teens under 15 years old must not have a normal account. They only use special mini accounts. Parents must check these accounts. There are fewer features and fixed times.
From age 15, platforms become safer. Experts say: Too much internet makes kids sick. It leads to fear or bad sleep. New apps must check the age of users.
A law for these rules is named KIDS ACT. The EU shows the plan on Thursday. Austria and France plan own laws for child protection. The EU wants one solution for all countries.
