New restrictions for children on social media: what the EU initiatives envisage.

According to inkorr.com: According to a new study by Pew Research Center, millions of people around the world, particularly in Europe, spend most of their time online. About 28% of respondents from 24 countries, including 10 European ones, reported that they use the internet almost constantly.

The leaders among European countries in this respect are Spain, the United Kingdom, France, Sweden, and Italy, where over 90% of the population has access to broadband internet at home. The highest percentage of 'constant' internet users is recorded in Japan (56%) and South Korea (49%). The fewest internet users in Europe are found in Hungary, where only 12% of respondents reported that they do not go online at all.

The study's results come against the backdrop of growing concern about technology and internet addiction. Policymakers in Europe are beginning to pay attention to this trend. For example, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed that the dangers of social networks for youth are akin to those related to alcohol and drugs. She initiated discussions on 'digital maturity' and restricting access to social media for children.

Schools and social media

According to UNESCO, by the end of 2024, many schools around the world have already banned the use of smartphones. In Turkey, new rules will soon come into effect that prohibit children and teenagers under 16 from creating accounts on social media.

The analysis of internet usage in different countries and initiatives in the field of digital security underline the need for managing the digital activity of the population, especially among children and teenagers. This indicates the importance of implementing effective measures to protect young people from potential online dangers.