US EditionFrance Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 15: Reports
France aims to protect minors from online harms by banning social media use for under-15s and extending mobile phone bans in schools, with 77% public support, starting September 2026.
- France plans to ban social media access for children under 15 by next September to protect them from excessive screen time and inappropriate content.
- The initiative backed by President Emmanuel Macron aims to address risks like cyber-harassment and sleep pattern changes due to unfettered online access.
- A previous law on a "digital legal age" of 15 was blocked by the EU, while a school phone ban exists but is rarely enforced.
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Model Australia: According to media reports, the French president plans a complete ban on social media for teenagers under the age of 15. Thus, the use of mobile phones in schools is also to become more restrictive.
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Dnoticias"We will protect our children and our adolescents from social networks and screens," promised Emmanuel Macron in his new year's message. The bill will be discussed shortly.
France is preparing to lead a legislative revolution in Europe with the aim of protecting the mental health of the new generations. Emmanuel Macron’s government will present in the coming days a bill that aims to prohibit the use of social media platforms to children under 15 years of age from the 2026 academic year. This measure, inspired by recent Australian legislation, seeks to restrict access to giants such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram an…
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