Last fall, the government commissioned an inquiry into the possibility of introducing an age limit on social media, with part of the assignment to be reported in June and the rest in November.
But the issue of an age limit should be investigated more quickly, according to L, which wants to see a ban on social media for children under 15.
“Act fast”
L leader Simona Mohamsson highlights, among other things, that young people are fed unhealthy body ideals on the platforms.
"We see the average high‑school student spending almost seven hours a day in front of a screen after school. Not only is school affected, but we also see how children are shaped by algorithms before they have time to shape themselves," she says.
Mohamsson draws parallels to France, where the National Assembly has passed a bill banning social media for children under the age of 15. The bill is awaiting approval in the Senate.
"I think we can be inspired by how France shows seriousness," she says.
“I am hopeful”
To speed up the process, for example, she suggests shortening the investigation time, shortening referral and motion periods in the Riksdag, or expediting the matter in the Government Offices, according to Mohamsson.
L will now continue to pursue the issue in negotiations with the other Tidö parties.
"It is time for an age limit on social media to be introduced as soon as possible. I am hopeful that the other parties will also understand the seriousness of the situation."
