EU ministers met to discuss protecting young people online from misinformation and digital harassment, with proposals including banning mobile phones in schools and stricter age verification for social media. France is advocating for a Europe-wide ban on social media for under-15s, while Spain emphasizes robust online age checks. Existing laws like the DSA and GDPR aim to shield children, but enforcement remains a challenge. Youth organizations call for better implementation of these laws, and the EU is planning new initiatives for child protection.