Politics · Netherlands · 11 hrs ago
Dutch lawmaker proposes curbs on addictive social media features
PRO lawmaker Barbara Kathmann is proposing a new bill to address how apps affect young people.
It would target algorithms that encourage endless scrolling on social media.
The proposal also aims to stop young people being nudged into unwanted app spending.
The concern behind the proposal is that children and young people’s mental health is worsening.
Kathmann says products that are not safe should be sent back to the factory.
She has brought forward an initiative bill, but no further steps or timetable are given.
Dutch party PRO wants legislation to curb addictive features on social media.
The proposal would target algorithms that create an “endless scroll.”
It would also seek to stop young people from being enticed into spending money in apps without intending to.
Lawmaker Barbara Kathmann is bringing forward an initiative bill.
- Who
- Dutch party PRO and lawmaker Barbara Kathmann.
- What
- Kathmann is proposing an initiative bill to curb addictive social media features and unintended spending by young people in apps.
- When
- The article was published on 2 November 2026.
- Where
- The Netherlands.
- Why
- PRO says the measures are needed to address addictive algorithms and protect young people’s mental health.
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- Party
- PRO
- Lawmaker
- Barbara Kathmann
- Proposed measure
- Initiative bill
- Publication date
- 2 November 2026
What people are saying
Products that are not safe, we also send back to the factory.