MEP Agius Saliba Urges EU Action on Addictive Social Media Design

2026-06-18T07:59:22.491+00:00 · Updated 2026-06-18T08:03:10.989+00:00

Maltese Member of European Parliament (MEP) Alex Agius Saliba has urged the European Union to take action regarding the design of social media platforms and the implementation of minimum age rules for users.

Mr Agius Saliba expressed concerns about the addictive nature of certain social media designs, stating that these features can negatively impact children and young people. He emphasised the importance of addressing these issues to safeguard the well-being of younger generations.

Both The Malta Independent and ONE News reported on the MEP's statements. The Malta Independent highlighted his call for EU action on both addictive design and minimum age rules, while ONE News quoted him directly, stressing the need to tackle 'addictive designs' and 'impose a minimum age on social media' for the benefit of children.

MEP Alex Agius Saliba has reiterated his call for a minimum age requirement for social media use across the European Union.

He stressed that such a measure is vital to protect children's well-being and healthy development online.

The MEP has been vocal about the need for EU action to address addictive design features in social media platforms, highlighting their potential negative impact on young users.