The Bundestag’s Scientific Service has highlighted high legal hurdles for a potential social media ban for minors, primarily due to existing EU regulations, such as the Digital Services Act. The opinion indicates that national restrictions would be largely ineffective against platforms headquartered in Ireland, and that parental rights under the German constitution could further complicate enforcement. Critics, including the Left Party and youth organizations, argue that such a ban would infringe on children’s rights and advocate for more effective use of existing legal frameworks and enhanced media education instead.