Romanian Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete has announced plans to introduce parental and state‑controlled access to social media for children and adolescents in order to curb internet addiction and the spread of fake news. He stresses that the goal is not a blanket ban but stricter oversight of content, particularly harmful medical misinformation. President Nicușor Dan is also moving to set up a special department at Cotroceni dedicated to fighting fake news. The article notes that Australia is the first country to prohibit users under 16 from accessing social networks, highlighting a global trend toward tighter regulation of minors online.
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