Netherlands: Parliamentary motion on differentiated age limits for social media platforms was introduced

On 20 February 2025, a motion was introduced to the Dutch Parliament. The motion tasks the legislature to establish differentiated age limits for social media platforms. The motion aims to address the increasing prevalence of problematic social media use among children, observed through rising addiction symptoms and exposure to harmful content. Furthermore, the proposal intends to align with parental preferences for a minimum age threshold of 15 for social media engagement. The motion encourages the government to collaborate with other countries to create uniform regulations and enforce age restrictions designed to protect youth.