EU Blocks National Social Media Age Bans Pending Common Legislation

The European Commission has blocked Austria's proposed law banning children's access to social networks, citing the need for a unified EU-wide approach. This marks a first formal rejection of a member state's digital-age regulation, signaling that Brussels will preempt national rules in favor of harmonized legislation. The move creates regulatory uncertainty for tech platforms and national governments, as the EU's Digital Services Act framework is still evolving.

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