Spain to ban under-16 from social media, hold execs liable for illicit content

BernamaPublished: Feb 3, 2026 10:08 PM | Updated: Feb 3, 2026 10:58 PM

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez today announced plans to ban minors under 16 from accessing social media platforms as part of a broader push to tighten oversight, reported Anadolu Ajansi.

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