A survey by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs found that half of children aged 10 to 15 encounter negative messages online, prompting State Secretary Aerdts to urge parents to engage more in conversations with their children about their online experiences.

The Dutch State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts stated in parliament that any minimum age requirement for social media should be implemented across the European Union rather than by individual member states.

State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts for Digital Economy and Sovereignty has spoken with the U.S.