In the discussion about tightening social‑media rules, the Left sees significant barriers to a blanket ban on platforms for young people. “A universal ban is neither technically nor legally feasible” said David Schliesig, the media‑policy spokesperson for the Left’s parliamentary group, to the “Rheinische Post” (Thursday edition).
He added that the report from the Scientific Service of the German Bundestag confirms their view and points to major hurdles in EU law and the Basic Law, especially regarding parental rights. The Scientific Service’s assessment highlights legal obstacles to a national prohibition on social media for minors.
Schliesig noted that the debate often proceeds without involving young people and without seriously weighing existing legal options. “It falls short in addressing the real problems in the digital sphere and simultaneously curtails young people’s fundamental rights” he said. “With the Digital Services Act at the EU level and Germany’s Digital Services Act in place, we already have the necessary tools” he argued. “What’s missing is their consistent implementation”.