Swiss Senate Launches Investigation into Social Media Ban for Minors

Parliament orders study on potential restrictions for under-16s' access to platforms like TikTok and Instagram, following Australian model.

The Swiss Senate (Council of States) has initiated an investigation into potential social media restrictions for minors under 16
The Council of States unanimously approved two postulates
The investigation will also examine potential smartphone bans in schools
Several European countries including France, Italy, Greece, and Netherlands have implemented school smartphone restrictions

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Senate approval rate for the investigation postulates

"The Swiss Senate wants to protect children and young people from the harmful effects of social media, like Tiktok and Instagram"
— Swiss Info Report

Swiss Senate Launches Social Media Investigation

The Swiss Senate (Council of States) has initiated an investigation into potential social media restrictions for minors under 16
The Council of States unanimously approved two postulates
The investigation will also examine potential smartphone bans in schools
Several European countries including France, Italy, Greece, and Netherlands have implemented school smartphone restrictions

100%

Senate approval rate for the investigation postulates

"The Swiss Senate wants to protect children and young people from the harmful effects of social media, like Tiktok and Instagram"
— Swiss Info Report