Experts to deliver verdict on EU social media controls for children

A boy looks at social media on his smartphone. The European Union is weighing how to regulate children's access to online networks. © AFP - DAVID GRAY

An expert committee is due to deliver its recommendations on Monday on how the European Union should regulate children's access to social media, including a potential blanket ban. More than 20 countries worldwide, including France, have already implemented or proposed age restrictions.

Dozens of experts from various countries have contributed to the recommendations, which will be submitted to the European Commission.