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"We are introducing this legislation because we want a childhood where children get to be children."
— Jonas Gahr Stoere , Politician
""We are introducing this legislation because we want a childhood where children get to be children. Play, friendships, and everyday life must not be taken over by algorithms and screens.""
— Jonas Gahr Støre , Politician
""I expect technology companies to ensure that the age limit is respected. Children cannot be left with the responsibility for staying away from platforms they are not allowed to use.""
— Karianne Tung , Politician
"We are introducing this legislation because we want a childhood where children get to be children."
— Jonas Gahr Stoere , Politician
"We are introducing this legislation because we want a childhood where children get to be children."
— Jonas Gahr Støre , Politician
"We are introducing this legislation because we want a childhood where children get to be children."
— Jonas Gahr Stoere , Politician
"We are introducing this legislation because we want a childhood where children get to be children."
— Jonas Gahr Stoere , Politician
"We are introducing this legislation because we want a childhood where children get to be children."
— Jonas Gahr Stoere , Politician
"Companies must implement effective age verification and comply with the law from day one."
— Karianne Tung , Politician
"Greece will be among the first countries to take such an initiative."
— Kyriakos Mitsotakis , Politician
"Our solution builds on zero-knowledge proof."
— Henna Virkkunen , Politician
"Europe offers a free and easy-to-use solution that can shield our children from harmful and illegal content."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"We are introducing this legislation because we want a childhood where children get to be children."
— Jonas Gahr Stoere , Politician
"We are introducing this legislation because we want a childhood where children get to be children."
— Jonas Gahr Stoere , Politician
Key People
EU Commissioner for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy.
Jonas Gahr Stoere is the Prime Minister of Norway.
Jonas Gahr Støre is the Prime Minister of Norway.
Norwegian Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance.
Prime Minister of Greece, member of New Democracy party.
Ursula von der Leyen is the president of the European Commission.
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Norway plans to present a bill this year to ban social media use for children under 16, with tech companies responsible for age verification.
Norway's government plans to propose a ban on social media use for children under 16, requiring tech companies to verify users' ages.
Norway's government plans to propose a ban on social media use for children under 16, with tech companies responsible for age verification.
Norway plans to introduce a bill by the end of the year to ban children under 16 from using social media, following Australia's lead.
Norway plans to introduce legislation by the end of the year to ban children under 16 from using social media, assigning age verification to tech companies.
Norway announced plans to introduce legislation by the end of 2026 to ban children under 16 from using social media, making tech companies responsible for age verification.
Norway intends to present a bill by year-end to ban children under 16 from using social media, with tech companies responsible for age verification.
Norway announced plans to introduce a bill by the end of 2026 to ban children under 16 from using social media, making tech companies responsible for age verification.
Norway announced plans to present a bill by the end of 2026 to ban children under 16 from using social media, with tech companies responsible for age verification.
Norway plans to introduce legislation by the end of the year to ban children under 16 from using social media, following Australia's lead in restricting young users' access.
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