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Updated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 15:42 CET

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An expert commission presented 56 recommendations for protecting minors from social media harms on Wednesday. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Jan Woitas

The aim at least is simple: better protection for children – and clearer guidance for families navigating digital life. We look at the latest proposals for rules on social media and smartphones in schools.