130+ EU civil society groups urge regulation, not ban, of social media

Over 130 organizations sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen opposing a potential ban on social networks for minors, arguing it would violate freedom of expression and shift safety burdens onto families. The letter signals civil-society pushback against regulatory momentum in the EU, though no specific legislative proposal is named. This reflects ongoing EU policy debate over digital regulation, with uncertain near-term market impact.