The Seimas is set to consider a proposal in mid-June that would restrict children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. According to Lithuanian National Radio and Television, the initiative would allow minors to access social networks only with verified parental consent.

The proposal was introduced by conservative MP Daiva Ulbinaitė and received strong initial backing on April 9, with 65 lawmakers voting in favor, none opposing, and nine abstaining. The draft law will now be reviewed by several parliamentary committees, including those on culture, legal affairs, social affairs and labor, human rights, youth, and sports. A final decision will be made by the Seimas, alongside an official government opinion.

If approved, the legislation would require social media platforms to implement technical measures to verify users’ ages. Companies failing to comply would face administrative penalties. Proposed fines range from €500 to €1.500 for a first violation and from €1.500 to €4.000 for repeat offenses.

Currently, Lithuania’s legal framework—primarily governed by the Law on the Protection of Minors from the Negative Effects of Public Information—focuses on labeling harmful content and restricting its distribution, but does not clearly define a minimum age for independent digital access.

The move aligns Lithuania with a growing international trend toward stricter regulation of minors’ access to social media. Australia became the first country to introduce a full ban on social media use for children under 16, requiring platforms to delete existing accounts and block new registrations starting December 10, 2025.

Similar measures are currently being prepared or discussed across several European countries, including France, Spain, Slovenia, Poland, Germany, Austria, and Greece. Authorities in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Czech Republic have also signaled their readiness to introduce similar restrictions.