German President Backs Social Media Ban for Children Under 14, Warns of Threat to Democracy

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has endorsed a ban on social media platforms for children under 14 years of age. The German head of state warned that unrestricted social media access poses risks to democratic institutions and social cohesion. Steinmeier's position adds high-level political support to growing concerns across Europe about the impact of social media platforms on young people's development and broader societal stability.