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France Passes Landmark Ban on Social Media for Under‑15s

France’s Parliament approved a bill that bars children under 15 from using social‑media platforms. The National Assembly voted 279‑81 in favour and the Senate approved it with a 243‑2 margin. The law will take effect in two stages: from 1 September 2026 new accounts for users under 15 must be blocked, and from 1 January 2027 existing accounts will be deleted. Platforms must install age‑verification systems approved by the French data‑protection authority, with exemptions for online encyclopaedias and educational directories. A parallel provision prohibits mobile‑phone use in secondary schools. President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the measure, said “France is leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children and teenagers.” The bill still requires review by the Constitutional Council before it can be promulgated. If upheld, France will become the first EU nation to impose a blanket social‑media ban for under‑15s, a step that could spur similar legislation across Europe.

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