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Lithuanian PM open to considering student social media limits after violence surge
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Lithuanian PM open to considering student social media limits after violence surge

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lithuania's Prime Minister is considering restrictions on social media use for students.
  • The discussion follows a recent surge in juvenile violence and a presidential call to regulate mobile phone use in schools.
  • The government is examining international practices for social media limitations.

Following a disturbing outbreak of violence among minors in Marijampolฤ—, Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkeviฤius indicated a willingness to consider future restrictions on social media for students. President Gitanas Nausฤ—da has already called for a return to discussions about regulating mobile phones in educational institutions.

Sinkeviฤius did not explicitly commit to supporting a ban on mobile phones but highlighted that the government is currently studying international practices regarding social media limitations. He suggested that such measures could be considered in the future as a response to concerns about student behavior and the impact of digital platforms.

The move comes amid growing unease about youth violence and the role of technology in the lives of young people. The government's examination of foreign policies aims to find effective ways to address these issues within the Lithuanian educational system.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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