In the debate over restrictions on social media, the Left sees considerable hurdles to a blanket ban for young people. “A blanket ban is neither technically nor legally feasible” said the party’s media‑policy spokesperson, David Schliesig, to the “Rheinische Post” (Thursday edition).
He added that the report from the Bundestag’s Scientific Service confirms their view and points out major obstacles in EU law and the German Constitution, especially regarding parental rights. The Scientific Service’s findings highlight legal barriers to a national ban on social media for minors.
Schliesig noted that discussions about social‑media bans often occur without involving young people and without fully weighing existing legal options. According to him, such measures fall short of addressing the real problems in the digital realm and simultaneously infringe on the fundamental rights of young people. “With the Digital Services Act at the EU level and Germany’s Digital Services Act, we already possess the necessary tools” he said. What is lacking, he emphasized, is their consistent implementation.
