French lawmakers approve sweeping social media ban for children under 15
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July 21, 2026
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PARIS (AP) — France banned children under 15 from using social media on Tuesday, becoming the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on the platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids.
Both chambers of the Parliament voted in favour of the measure, a flagship initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron’s second term.
The bill also bans the use of mobile phones in high schools.
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