Germany’s Family Minister, Karin Prien, is advocating for restrictions on social media use by young people. Specifically, she proposes a minimum age of 13 for platforms like TikTok and Instagram. However, Prien opposes outright bans for users under 16, a measure being considered in other European nations. She believes a complete prohibition is too restrictive and doesn’t address the underlying issues. The Minister’s proposal aims to balance the need to protect children and adolescents online with allowing some access to these platforms. Further details on how this age restriction would be implemented and enforced have not yet been released. This initiative reflects a growing European debate regarding the impact of social media on youth wellbeing.