The Norway social media age limit is moving closer to becoming law, with the government confirming it will introduce legislation this year to restrict access for children under 16. The proposal, expected to be presented to Parliament (Stortinget), aims to reshape how young users interact with digital platforms and place greater responsibility on technology companies for enforcing age restrictions.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the move is designed to protect childhood experiences from being dominated by screens and algorithms.

He emphasized that children should have space for play, friendships, and offline development, positioning the Norway social media age limit as a safeguard rat...