European Commission outlines proposed age limits for social media use

Where Left and Right agree, and where they split

Where Left and Right agree

Both frame TikTok and Instagram's design toward children under 13 as the real problem the EU Kids Act responds to, not a neutral backdrop.

Where Left and Right split

Whether the under-13 ban is the platforms finally being held to account, or an unproven fix that burdens children's access before their design is scrutinized.

Why they won’t converge

The two sides weigh a values divide over where the burden of proof for children's safety should rest: on platforms to prove harmlessness, or on age restrictions to prove necessity.