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Consumer advocates call for action after Meta settlement

Following a settlement in the U.S. regarding children's social media addiction, consumer centers in Germany demand measures for youth protection.

28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has reached a settlement of $18 billion in the U.S. over a lawsuit concerning children's social media addiction. As a result of this legal action, the company has promised changes to its policies and offerings.

In light of this settlement, German consumer advocates are demanding consequences for youth protection. The consumer centers in Germany, represented by the Federal Federation of Consumer Associations (VZBV), emphasize that simple measures like nighttime restrictions are insufficient to effectively protect children and adolescents.

The discussion surrounding protective measures for minors in social media is reignited by these developments, with consumer advocates calling for concrete solutions and adjustments for the German market.

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