Social Media Ban: The Polish government is moving towards banning the use of social media for children under 15 years of age.

(Social media is going to be banned in this country)

Social Media Ban: The Polish government is moving to ban social media use for children under the age of 15. According to reports, Education Minister Barbara Nowacka has stated that under the new legal framework, social media platforms will have to strictly verify the age of users.

The government's ruling party, the Civic Coalition, is going to introduce a draft proposal. Any platform that fails to provide access to minors could face financial penalties. It is estimated that this law could be implemented by early 2027.

The EducatChildren's mental health becomes a cause for concern. raised regarding the decline in mental health and intellectual development of children and adolescents. The government believes that excessive use of social media is negatively impacting younger users. However, the amount of fines to be imposed on companies has not yet been finalized, and discussions are ongoing.

Poland is not theOther European countries are also considering.l European countries, including Denmark, Greece, France, Spain, and the UK, are also discussing social media restrictions for minors.

The UK government said earlier this year it was considering stricter online safety regulations. Australia has already implemented similar laws, prompting objections from several tech companies.

If the proposal becomes law, Poland's stance could spark disagreements with US tech companies like Meta and X (formerly Twitter). Some platforms have previously opposed similar regulations following restrictions imposed in Australia.

Poland's move is part of a growing global debate about the safety of children in the digital world. It will be important to see how the balance between governments and tech companies is struck on this issue.