Norway to extend proposed under-16 social media ban to online games and messaging apps

EuroNews19 October 2026, 14:27 UTCNorway

Online games and messaging services were initially expected to receive broad exemptions, but the government has now decided to assess platforms based on their potential risks to children.

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