Parliament demands social media action

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Parliament is demanding the government to study the effects of social media on the young and bring in restrictions on its use if necessary.

Many parliamentarians say the effect of social media on children should worry us.

Green Party member, Céline Vara, says the negative effects of social media is well known and Switzerland is lagging.

The Health Minister, Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, says the issue does deserve political attention.

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