The European Union is preparing to introduce common age restrictions for children's access to social media, with the European Commission expected to present a legislative proposal after the summer. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the plan after receiving recommendations from an expert panel, describing it as the bloc's most ambitious effort yet to strengthen online protections for minors.

Ursula Von der Leyen says the EU will propose limits on children’s social media access after an expert panel reported back. The age itself remains contested.

BRUSSELS, July 13 : The European Commission will present a proposal to limit children's access to social media platforms after the summer, Commission President Ursula von der…