Denmark follows Australia in tightening social media rules for minors over mental health fears

Denmark is set to introduce strict new rules limiting children’s access to social media, joining a growing list of countries taking action to protect young users’ mental health.

The country plans to ban under-15s from platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, while users aged 13 and above will need parental permission to sign up.

The move follows Australia’s landmark decision to roll out a world-first social media law in December 2025, banning under-16s from major platforms and enforcing age verification.

New Zealand is also considering a…