French parliament passes social media ban for under-15s
President Emmanuel Macron, who has championed the initiative, wants the ban in effect before the upcoming school year.
French lawmakers have approved a measure banning social media use for children under 15, according to a monitored public feed reporting on the vote in parliament.
The move advances a push long supported by President Emmanuel Macron, who has made the issue a public priority. According to the feed summary, Macron wants the restriction to take effect before the start of the upcoming school year.
The parliamentary decision places France among the latest European countries weighing tougher limits on minors’ access to online platforms. The legislation reflects growing concern among lawmakers and parents about how social media affects children’s wellbeing, though the feed provided does not include further details on enforcement, penalties, or whether exceptions will apply.
The report is based on a monitored public feed from Al Jazeera Latest. Novexa News has not independently added details beyond the information in the feed metadata.
Source: Al Jazeera Latest - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/21/french-parliament-passes-social-media-ban-for-under-15s?traffic_source=rss
