London: Denmark will ban social media for anyone aged under 15 after a political deal to endorse new laws follows a similar crackdown in Australia, signalling the momentum for tougher measures across Europe.

The Danish government announced the change after a clash with social media giants over their impact on the health of children and teenagers, amid a broad push across Europe to restrict or ban their platforms among younger users.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called social media a “monster” for mental health. Credit: AP

But the deal came with a key concession for parents who might allow their children to start using the platforms from a younger age, allowing them to give their consent under specific rules from the age of 13.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederickse

See Full Page