France’s under-15 social media ban: 5 things to know

France moves to ban social media for users under 15

France is moving closer to banning social media for users under the age of 15, over growing concerns over mental health.

France’s under-15 social media ban: 5 things to know

French President Emmanuel Macron wants the ban in place from Sept. 1.

France: Lawmakers vote in favour of banning social media for children under 15

Lawmakers in France have passed a bill seeking to ban the use of social media by children under 15, it has been reported.  Lawmakers voted 116 to 23 in favour of the bill on January 17. The bill will now be passed to the Senate before a final vote in the lower house. French President Emmanuel Macron called the vote a “major step” in protecting French children and teenagers in a post on X. The legislation also seeks to ban mobile phones in high …

France’s Social Media Ban Misses the Mark for Teen Safety, Says ITIF

Following a vote in France to advance legislation that would restrict users under 15 from using social media, ITIF issued the following statement from Senior Policy Manager Ash Johnson.