MEPs call for new EU measures to enhance online safety for minors, with proposals for a digital minimum age of 16 for social media and AI companions, and a ban on harmful practices like addictive design and loot boxes to protect minors. The report highlights concerns about platforms failing to safeguard minors and urges stronger Commission action, including fines and bans for non-compliant sites. The emphasis is on raising the standards for access to social media and implementing safety-by-design measures to protect minors online effectively.