Germany sets graduated age limits for social media

Germany adopted interim rules barring under-13s from social platforms that are not "demonstrably child-friendly," with graduated restrictions for users aged 13–18 and a default ban on addictive designs. The government plans to launch its d-you wallet with reusable EU age verification by the end of 2026.

• Under-13s barred unless a platform is "demonstrably child-friendly"
• Graduated limits for ages 13–18 and addictive designs off by default
• d-you wallet with EU Digital Identity age checks due by end of 2026
• One in four children shows problematic social media use, commission says