Social media is now about to be blocked in this country! Children under 15 will not be able to access it.

Social Media Ban: The Polish government is taking steps to ban social media use for children under 15. According to reports, Education Minister Barbara Nowacka has stated that under the new legal framework, social media platforms will be required to strictly verify the age of users.

The government's ruling party, the Civic Coalition, is presenting a draft of this proposal. Any platform that fails to provide access to minors could face financial penalties. It is estimated that this law could be implemented by early 2027.

Children's Mental Health Becomes a Cause of Concern

The Education Minister says that serious concerns have been raised about the decline in the mental health and intellectual development of children and adolescents. The government believes that excessive social media use is negatively impacting underage users. However, the amount of fines to be imposed on companies has not yet been finalized and discussions are ongoing.

Other European countries are also considering this measure.

Poland is not the only country considering such a measure. Several European countries, including Denmark, Greece, France, Spain, and the UK, are also discussing social media restrictions for minors.

The British government stated earlier this year that it was considering stricter online safety regulations. Australia has already implemented similar legislation, prompting objections from several tech companies.

Fearing Conflict with Tech Companies

If this proposal becomes law, Poland's stance could create disagreements with American tech companies like Meta and X (formerly Twitter). Some platforms opposed similar regulations even after the previous bans implemented in Australia.

Poland's move is part of a growing global debate about the safety of children in the digital world. In the coming times, it will be important to see what kind of balance is struck between the government and tech companies on this issue.