An expert panel commissioned by the European Union has recommended banning independent social media use for children under 13, calling instead for supervised, time-limited access and a phased approach as children grow older. The panel, co-chaired by child psychiatrist Jörg Fegert and epidemiologist Maria Melchior, presented a report of more than one hundred pages on Monday outlining the risks digital platforms pose to young users. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who has long flagged child online safety as a priority, called the findings