Banned: Children using fake identities will populate social media platforms

Saturday, Oct 25, 2025

Mediapool

Debate on banning children from social media in Bulgaria faces technical difficulties and limited effectiveness.

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The question of whether Bulgaria should ban children from using social media is being discussed, but a further question arises about whether any state can effectively stop children from spending hours on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Experts warn that while Bulgarian and European institutions discuss bans and age restrictions, technically enforcing such measures will likely be difficult with little effect.

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