A new European Union law proposal aimed at protecting children online is set to be introduced on September 17. The European Commission, the EU’s executive branch, will present its "EU Kids Act," a law focused on online child protection, following a major speech by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday. This speech, delivered in Strasbourg before the European Parliament, will outline the Commission’s broader digital strategy, including how to manage access to social networks for young users. The EU Kids Act is expected to be unveiled in Brussels on Thursday by von der Leyen and Digital Commissioner Henna Virkkunen. According to Olof Gill, a Commission spokesperson, the law will include measures to ensure that online platforms are "safe by design" if they want to be accessible to minors. This means that platforms would need to redesign their services to reduce addictive features, which can negatively affect young users’ mental and physical health. A European expert committee recommended earlier this year that social media platforms should not be accessible to children under 13, and some EU member states are pushing for stricter rules. France, under President Emmanuel Macron, is advocating for a ban on social networks for those under 15. These proposals aim to align the EU with other countries, such as Australia, which implemented a ban on social media for those under 16 last year to protect young users from potential harm. The proposed law reflects growing concerns about the impact of social media on children's well-being. By establishing a digital majority across all 27 EU member states, the EU seeks to create a unified approach to regulating online platforms and ensuring safer digital environments for children. The final details of the law will be revealed in the coming days, with the goal of balancing online freedom with necessary protections for minors.