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EPISODE · Mar 29, 2026 · 7 MIN

Germany considers banning social media for most children

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As of March 30, 2026, the German government is actively considering a nationwide ban or strict age limits for social media use among children. Both major parties in the governing coalition—the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD)—have expressed strong support for such measures, following the lead of countries like Australia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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