2025-12-02
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Welcome to the inquiry from the BBC World Service.
With me, Daniel Rosning.
One question for expert witnesses and an answer.
September 2025.
You're the first to give this a try.
And when your loud critics tell you, I guess this won't work,
that can't be done, you are persistent.
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen,
gives her strongest signal yet that children could be banned from accessing social media platforms in the 27 member states of the European Union.
We in Europe are watching and will be learning from you.
On the 10th of December 2025,
Australia will become the first country to prevent those under 16 from using certain apps,
including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, X and Facebook.
Critics argue the ban could push children to unregulated platforms,
but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese argues this is essential to safeguard vulnerable members of society.
The safety and mental health of our young people has to be a priority.
You're taking choices away from young people.
The results of the country's digital experiment are being watched closely by other world leaders.
This week on The Inquiry, we're asking Will Australia's social media ban start a global trend?