Denmark proposes reform to raise the minimum age for accessing social media
The Danish government launched a proposal to raise the minimum age for accessing social media from 13 to 15, with the aim of protecting children from potential abuse and addiction to digital devices
The minimum age for minors to access social media in Denmark could be raised from 13 to 15 if a reform in this area is approved, in accordance with recommendations from Minister of Digitalization Caroline Stage and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
The announcement of the proposal, made last Tuesday, is aimed at protecting children from potential abuse and addiction to digital devices. In this regard, the Prime Minister had stated before Parliament: “Mobile phones and social media are stealing our children’s childhood.”
Regarding the access of 13- and 14-year-olds to social media, they will be able to do so if their parents so authorize. However, the Minister of Digitalization, Caroline Stage, emphasized that “under no circumstances can the digital lives of minors be left in the hands of these platforms,” adding: “We have been too naive.”
The Danish government has not revealed details of an agenda to promote this reform, but it is known that it could be the subject of debate ahead of the 2026 legislative elections.
The reform follows decisions taken in other countries aimed at protecting minors on social media, “focused on age verification and parental consent,” given concerns about mental health and exposure to harmful content.
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