The European Union already has some of the world’s most stringent digital rules to rein in Big Tech, with multiple probes ongoing into how platforms protect children – or not.

There are now demands for the EU to go further as a rising body of evidence shows the negative effects of social media on children’s mental and physical health.

Backed by France and Spain, Greece has spearheaded a proposal for how the EU should limit children’s use of online platforms as fears mount over their addictive nature.

They were to discuss the plan Friday with EU counterparts in Luxembourg.