France becomes first EU country to officially ban social media for children

France will ban social media for under-15s from September 1, following the UK and Australia’s moves toward blanket bans. France is set to become the first European Union country to formally ban social media use for children under 15, according to a monitored public feed from Al Jazeera Latest. The reported measure is due to take effect on September 1 and would place France among a small number of countries moving toward broader restrictions on minors’ access to social platforms. The The announcement marks a significant escalation in Europe’s debate over how to regulate children’s online activity, especially on platforms that have become central to social communication, entertainment and information sharing. While the feed does not provide further details on how the French ban will be enforced, the policy would make France the first EU member state to officially adopt such a restriction. The move comes amid growing concern in many countries about the effects of social media on younger users. Governments and regulators have increasingly weighed issues such as screen time, exposure to harmful content, data privacy and the pressure social platforms may place on children and teenagers.

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