The Spanish government wants to ban access to social networks for people under 16 years old, in order to protect them from harmful content.

The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the government's intention to ban access to social networks for individuals under the age of 16 during the World Government Summit in Dubai.

The measure aims to protect children from exposure to pornography, violence, and manipulation. Sánchez emphasized the need to implement effective age verification systems on platforms, not just simple checkboxes. He also proposed amending legislation to hold platform leaders legally responsible for illegal content on their sites. This initiative is part of a set of measures that are set to be adopted, but the government is facing difficulties in obtaining parliamentary support. Other countries, such as Australia, France, and Portugal, have attempted to implement similar measures, but challenges remain significant.