By Sara Brandstätter ( October 6, 2026, 15:43 GMT | Insight) — National social media restrictions should be allowed to proceed while the Kids Act is negotiated, several EU governments told the European Commission on Tuesday, MLex has learned. During a call organized by the French digital minister, they welcomed the EU proposal, but sought swift legislation and room for compatible national measures until EU rules become applicable.Social media and video-sharing platforms could still face a fragmented landscape of national social media restrictions, as several EU governments on Tuesday called on the European Commission to allow national measures to proceed while the EU Kids Act is negotiated, MLex understands….
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