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Switzerland to investigate social media ban for children

Council of States examines ban on media platforms for young people
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The Swiss Senate wants to protect children and young people from the harmful effects of social media, like Tiktok and Instagram.

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Lawmakers are investigating whether a ban on access to platforms such as Tiktok and Instagram for under 16-year-olds can have an impact on the protection of minors.

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Without opposition, the Council of States approved two postulates on Tuesday, with which the Federal Council agreed.

Among other things, the national government is to investigate what a ban on smartphones in schools could do to protect minors.

The Australian government recently became the first country to ban access to platforms such as Tiktok and Instagram for under-16s.

In various countries, there are also bans or restrictions on smartphone use in schools, for example in Italy, France, Greece and the Netherlands.

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