Better mental health - Von der Leyen will stricter rules for social networks
To protect children and adolescents from depression and other psychological diseases, Ursula von der Leyen intends to strictly regulate social networks. "We are seeing more and more reports about what some call a crisis of mental health," said the CDU politician before the Members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The German top politician stated that social media contribute to people's psychological deterioration.
In her application speech for a second term as EU Commission President, she announced measures such as taking action against addictive designs of certain online platforms. Additionally, she intends to commission an investigation into the impact of social media on the health of young people. "It is our responsibility towards them, and we will not rest until we have done the right thing for them," she said, looking at young people. "My heart bleeds when I read about young people who harm themselves due to online bullying or even take their own lives."
- The proposal to regulate social networks more stringently in Europe, aiming to safeguard children's mental health, was put forward by Ursula von der Leyen during her speech at the EU parliament in Strasbourg.
- The EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, emphasized that Europe's leading political parties, such as the CDU, share the concern about the negative impact of social media on children's health and well-being.
- In an effort to tackle the psychological crisis linked to excessive use of the Internet, particularly among young people, Ursula von der Leyen has proposed initiating an investigation into the role of social networks in Europe's society.
- The German politician, Ursula von der Leyen, highlighted the need for EU-wide action against the addictive designs of certain digital platforms, to ensure the protection of Europe's children and adolescents from potential harm.
- Ursula von der Leyen, during her speech prior to the Members of the EU Parliament in Strasbourg, stated that the EU should prioritize the health and well-being of its younger generation, acknowledging their vulnerability to cyberbullying and online pressures.
