The Commission adopted the proposal on September 17, 2026. Under it, children under 13 would not be able to access social media services. Children aged 13 to under 15 would use a mini account managed by a parent or guardian, with a time restriction of one hour per day, and from age 15 a child could open and manage their own social media account. The Commission says the proposal covers online services used by minors, including social media, video-sharing platforms, online games and AI companions and chatbots. Social media services and video-sharing platforms would have to verify age when a new account is opened, and online services and app stores would have to use tools to check ages while protecting privacy. Providers of very large online platforms would have to show that their services are safe for children. The announcement states no application date. The Commission says the proposal will now be examined by the European Parliament and the Council, who will negotiate and decide the final text before it becomes law.