ReAs of 2026, a new regulatory initiative has been introduced in España to protect children and adolescents in digital environments by restricting social media use. This regulation is based on a legal framework that proposes either banning or severely limiting access to social media platforms for individuals under the age of 16. The primary objective of the regulation is to prevent children from being exposed to harmful content, psychological risks, and online manipulation.The regulation has been
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Zeynep Gül

The 2025 Nepal Gen Z protests were nationwide anti-government demonstrations that broke out in September 2025 over a social media ban and allegations of corruption. The primary participants were high school and university students, along with large numbers of young people. The movement spread to many cities, particularly Kathmandu.On September 4, the Nepalese government blocked access to 26 social media platforms. This ban became one of the main triggers of widespread political and social discon
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Edanur Karakoç

A comprehensive regulation prohibiting individuals under the age of 16 from creating or using social media accounts came into effect on 10 December 2025. This policy package was designed to reduce online safety risks faced by children, limit the impact of harmful content, and increase the accountability of major technology companies. Due to being one of the first of its kind globally, the regulation has generated widespread international attention and has been closely monitored by many countries
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Zeynep Gül