Children's Online Safety & Social Media Regulation
Coverage of children's exposure to harmful content on social media, parental guidance, and regulatory efforts (national and EU) to protect minors online.
2 articles Updated October 8, 2026
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EU Kids Act: What the New Social Media Rules Mean for Your Child in the Netherlands
The EU's proposed Kids Act would ban under-13s from social media and limit 13-15-year-olds to parent-controlled 'mini accounts'. In the Netherlands, half of children aged 10-15 see upsetting content online, and experts report rising AI-enabled bullying. Here's what it means for your family.
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Amsterdam Mayor: Tourism Must Drop Even If Hospitality Businesses Fail
Amsterdam mayor insists on cutting tourism despite hospitality bankruptcies after EU rejects stricter Airbnb rules for primary homes. New EU law targets second homes only, leaving Amsterdam's 30-night limit intact. For expats: fewer crowds, more empty tables.
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Dutch Health Minister Orders Investigation into Sperm Donor Scandal, but Questions Remain Over 2017 Tip
Dutch mass sperm donor Simon admits to 199 children; Health Minister launches investigation into fertility clinics but evades questions about a 2017 tip that was ignored. For expats, the case highlights regulatory gaps that risk harming families.
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Half of Dutch children 10–15 see harmful content online, many hide it from parents: new campaign urges open talks
Half of Dutch children aged 10–15 see upsetting content online but hide it from parents, a government survey finds. Minister Aerdts launches a new campaign urging open, non-judgmental talks and pushes for EU-wide social media age limits.
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