By Tamsin Paternoster & Video by Maud Zaba
Published on
19/06/2026 - 11:09 GMT+2
The UK's plans to ban social media access for teenagers has reignited a debate playing out across Europe, as governments face growing calls from parents to teachers to protect children online.
Countries including France, Spain, Austria, Greece and Denmark are all discussing measures to restrict access for children, with concerns ranging from cyberbullying and addictive platform design, to tragedies including suicide and self-harm.
