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NZZ Podium: Social Media Regulation Debate in Switzerland

opinion-review · 2026-09-08

At an NZZ Podium event, participants discussed the regulation of social media for minors, following Australia's ban on social networks for those under 15. The panelists expressed that Switzerland's approach to social media is not yet adequate, comparing the situation to a large-scale experiment on children that would not be acceptable with drugs. The discussion highlighted concerns about the impact of social media on youth and the need for more robust measures.

Key facts

  • Australia has banned social networks for youth under 15.
  • NZZ Podium event discussed social media regulation in Switzerland.
  • Participants found Switzerland's handling of social media insufficient.
  • Comparison made to drug experiments on children.
  • The event was organized by NZZ.
  • The discussion took place in the context of Swiss policy.
  • The title mentions a literary comeback of pubs, but the content focuses on social media.
  • The source is from NZZ Feuilleton.

Entities

Institutions

  • NZZ
  • NZZ Podium

Locations

  • Australia
  • Switzerland

Sources