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Europe to Curb Children's Social Media Use With 'Phased' Age-Based Access

Instead of an outright ban, EU President Ursula von der Leyen is suggesting social media start dates that will allow kids gradual access to platforms.

The Push For Age Limits In Social Media Use Is Growing. Europe Is Now Joining The List

The European Commission plans to introduce age-based restrictions on children's access to social media as governments worldwide tighten online safety rules.

Germany set to curb its Freedom of Information Act

The German government wants to amend the Freedom of Information Act. Critics fear this will spell the end of the government's obligation to disclose information.

EU plans to restrict social media for kids under 13

The President of the European Commission announced plans to restrict social media platforms for children under 13 today.

Germany news: Merz calls for monetary policy dialogue with China

The German chancellor says the EU cannot win against a competitor that artificially manipulates its currency. Meanwhile, another US national suffering from Ebola has landed in G...

EU experts urge social media restrictions for kids under 13

An expert panel has recommended limiting access to social media for young children across the EU. The European Commission is expected to present a proposal for legislation on th...

Europe takes step toward social media ban for kids

Following a worrying new report, Europe is taking steps toward barring children from using social media.

EU experts urges social media restrictions for kids under 13

An expert panel has recommended limiting access to social media for young children across the EU. The European Commission is expected to present a proposal for legislation on th...

Germany news: Tobacco tax to rise more than planned by 2030

The ruling coalition said the hike is not only to fill a budget gap but also to protect public health. Meanwhile, another US national suffering from Ebola has landed in Germany ...

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

Social media limits are coming for teens across Europe

‘We need age-appropriate restrictions on platforms,’ said EU leader Ursula von der Leyen.

Japan is building a new intelligence agency with help from the West

Japanese leaders have privately approached allies such as the United States, Australia and Germany in recent months for advice on technology, staffing and priorities.

Germany is banning sick days without a note. What are the rules across Canada?

Germany has banned workers from taking sick leave, even just one day, without a doctor’s note.

How a Jewish heir is taking on Germany's far-right AfD

Heavily supported in eastern states, the Alternative for Germany is using a GDR cultural icon, the Schwalbe moped, in its campaigning. Now, the Jewish heir of the manufacturer i...

Germany is banning sick days without a note. What are the rules across Canada?

Germany has banned workers from taking sick leave, even just one day, without a doctor’s note.

Poll: Politics shapes patriotism, from the US to the UK

An international edition of The POLITICO Poll details how national pride differs across six major democracies of the West.

Europe’s demographic time bomb is killing its leaders’ popularity

The leaders of Western Europe’s three biggest economies — France, the United Kingdom, and Germany — all hold the records for the most unpopular leaders in modern history. German...

Germany: Left-wing group says it is behind railway sabotage

The "Angry Birds Commando" group said they placed incendiary devices on a railroad between the two busy cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf. The group blamed industrial technology ...

German far-right unveils anti-migrant policies for state government

The Alternative for Germany has a lead of nearly 20 points over the mainstream conservatives in opinion polls in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, which votes for its government in Se...