Germany's CDU Proposes Social Media Ban for Minors

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party has proposed a ban on the use of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok for minors in Germany. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the party's concerns about the impact of these platforms on young users. The CDU argues that such a ban would protect minors from potential risks associated with social media use. The proposal has sparked a debate about the balance between online safety and freedom of expression for younger users.