Spain became the first European country to ban social media for teens
Spain became the first European country to ban social media for teens. Starting next week, people under 16 will no longer be able to access many social media platforms after the Spanish government passed a series of measures designed to hold tech companies responsible for the harm done to their users. “Social media has become a failed state, a place where laws are ignored, and crime is endured,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said. Spain joins Australia in officially banning social platforms for teens, while France and other countries are considering similar restrictions.