Denmark will introduce a national age limit of 15 for certain social media platforms under a political agreement aimed at protecting children online, according to Digitaliseringsministeriet. Parents could consent to access from age 13.
The plan allocates 160 million kroner for 14 measures to strengthen child protection and promote healthier digital habits. The government and partner parties, including Socialdemokratiet, Venstre, Moderaterne, Det Konservative Folkeparti and Radikale Venstre, set five goals: raise the smartphone and social media debut age; require children’s products to be safe by design; reduce digital violations; tighten enforcement; and advance EU-level safeguards.
Under the agreement, children under 15 would not access platforms that could expose them to harmful content or features. The ministry said the aim is to make 15 “the clear norm,” giving children more time for rest, play and development before creating profiles on higher-risk services.
Steps include deploying “digital yard monitors” (digitale gårdvagter), strengthening DSA oversight, funding alternatives to mainstream platforms, and increasing action against unlawful influencer marketing, Digitaliseringsministeriet reported.
Digitalisation Minister Caroline Stage said the accord “sets a clear direction” to improve youth well-being and limit the influence of large tech platforms in children’s lives, as quoted by Digitaliseringsministeriet. Further details, including the full list of 14 initiatives, are contained in the agreement, Digitaliseringsministeriet said.
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