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Dutch MP proposes ban on digital's 'harmful addictive design features'

MP Barbara Kathmann tabled a proposal in the Dutch Parliament to end addictive design features such as endless scrolling, autoplay and manipulative algorithms for all online services including social media, gaming, dating apps and streaming platforms.

2 November 2026

Tech News

Meta and Snap in court again over social media's harms

The latest case is a sign of the mounting legal pushback around the world against the alleged harms of social media to users, especially children and teens.

28 October 2026

Tech News

Norway to expand under-16 social media ban to include online games

Online games and messaging services were initially expected to receive broad exemptions, but the government has now decided to assess platforms based on their potential risks to children.

19 October 2026

USA

Trump faces backlash over 'sick' video of UK man killed by tiger

The man in the real video, identified by the BBC as William Chapman, later died from his injuries following the Saturday incident, police said.

14 October 2026

Tech News

Greece's social media ban for under-15s: What you need to know

The government argues that setting a clear age limit, combined with reliable age checks, will help protect children from potential risks associated with social media usage.

12 October 2026

Health news

Addictive behaviour is falling among Portuguese teens, except some

Portuguese teenagers are drinking and using drugs less and facing fewer problems, but risks are increasingly concentrated among those with multiple vulnerabilities, according to a new ICAD study on addictive behaviours.

12 October 2026

Moments

Selfies and inspiration: European travellers’ social habits revealed

Research by Opodo has revealed how social media is impacting the way we travel. From choosing what to post to not being engaged at all, here are the trends identified by the study.

10 October 2026

The Cube

Ukraine warns of fake government and media sites tied to Russia

Ukraine's security agency claims that Russia is impersonating official government sites to spread disinformation and collect personal data.

5 October 2026

Europe in Motion

KIDS Act: Do Europeans support banning social media for children?

Some 91% of Europeans agree on tightening social media regulation for children, with a blanket ban emerging as the most widely backed measure.

28 September 2026

EU.XL

The EU wants to protect children online. What about everyone else?

The EU's new EU Kids Act wants to protect minors from addictive platform designs. Critics warn that age-based protection alone may deepen exclusion for disabled users, migrants and the undocumented.

24 September 2026

EU.XL

The 'EU Kids Act' targets addictive apps to protect children online

The European Commission has proposed a single EU-wide rulebook to govern how children experience social media, video platforms, games and AI chatbots. Watch the video!

23 September 2026

EU.XL

Can the EU protect kids from the dangers of social media?

The European Commission is set to announce new measures to protect children online. The EU Kids Act will establish a “digital majority age” of 15, regulating spaces like TikTok, Instagram, and certain video games.

21 September 2026

EU.XL

How can Europe boost kids’ safety online? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed the EU KIDS ACT on 17 September. It limits children’s access to social media and makes online games, video-sharing sites, and AI chatbots minor-proof. But what does it include? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

21 September 2026

Europe Today

Child protection is everyone's responsibility, business group says

Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl, Director General of DigitalEurope, said protecting children from social media risks is a "joint responsibility of the public and private sectors". The association, which represents companies such as OpenAI and Meta, believes it cannot be "one party's responsibility".

18 September 2026

Europe Today

Canada welcomes EU's 'associate member' offer, but what next?

Europe Today digests what Canada's new EU associate member status actually means, as EU finance ministers meet in Dublin over spiralling energy costs. Also on the show: Fresh reactions to the EU's new Kids Act, which aims to restrict social media and AI chatbots for children under 15.

18 September 2026

Europe Today

Von der Leyen gives key State of the Union amid mounting challenges

Today's State of the Union address by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen grapples with migration, Ukraine, defence, and the continent's role in a rapidly shifting world. We cover it all from Brussels and Strasbourg, with ongoing analysis, top interviews, and our team of EU correspondents.

16 September 2026