Concerns about harmful content promoting eating disorders on TikTok and Instagram have recently intensified across Europe. On 2025-06-02 21:27:00, reports highlighted how children and young people in Belgium can encounter videos glorifying anorexia nervosa within just an hour of browsing these platforms.
- Children encounter eating disorder videos quickly
- French government pressures TikTok actively
- TikTok bans hashtag linked to unhealthy weight loss
- Minister Chappaz meets TikTok executives in Ireland
- European Commission absent from high-level meeting
- Commission opened investigation into TikTok last year
In response, the French government took decisive action by pressuring TikTok to ban hashtags linked to unhealthy weight loss. This move followed a delegation visit led by Minister Chappaz to TikTok’s leadership in Ireland, aiming to curb the spread of dangerous content.
But what does this mean for Belgium and its young social media users? With no European Commission representatives present during the talks, despite an ongoing EU investigation into TikTok, the question remains: will Belgium see similar safeguards soon?
Could stronger regulation across Europe help protect vulnerable users better? The recent developments suggest growing awareness but also highlight gaps in unified action. Key points to consider include:
- French government’s successful push leading to TikTok banning risky hashtags
- Belgian youth remain at risk without direct EU intervention during negotiations
- Ongoing EU investigation into TikTok’s content policies lacks visible Belgian involvement
- Potential for Belgium to adopt similar measures or collaborate more closely with EU bodies
As the digital landscape evolves, Belgium must consider stronger cooperation with EU partners and social media companies to safeguard its youth. Could proactive local policies and awareness campaigns be the next step in this fight?
