In a decisive move toward digital child safety, the Turkish Parliament passed comprehensive legislation late on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, restricting social media access for children under the age of 15. The bill, which received significant backing from the ruling AK Party, marks one of the most stringent regulatory shifts in Turkey’s digital landscape. Lawmakers cited the growing prevalence of cyberbullying and digital addiction as primary drivers, following a period of intense public debate that began when the draft law was first introduced on March 4, 2026