Eleonora Meleti addresses the European Parliament on child influencer risks

Member of the European Parliament Eleonora Meleti delivered a speech at the European Parliament regarding the rising trend of minors acting as influencers on social media. She expressed significant concern over the exposure of children to digital platforms and the potential risks involved in this practice. Meleti highlighted that the pursuit of popularity, likes, and followers often masks underlying pressures and forms of exploitation. The MEP criticized the active involvement of parents, characterizing their encouragement of this behavior as vulgar. She argued that these activities create dangerous environments for children that require increased regulatory scrutiny. The address aimed to draw legislative attention to the need for protecting minors from digital exploitation.