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Global youth social media regulation trends

272 clusters · 2082 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: EU officials discuss online child safety and social media age limits

Governments and regulators worldwide are increasingly implementing restrictions on social media use for minors to combat digital addiction and protect mental health. Early actions in Cyprus and Turkey focused on banning

European phishing, scams and telemarketing consent shifts

33 clusters · 136 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: France faces surge in phone scams and telemarketing fraud

In mid-August 2026, France transitioned from the Bloctel do-not-call register to a mandatory opt-in consent regime. Effective 11 August, businesses must obtain explicit, free, specific, and informed consent through a pos

Implementation of mobile phone bans in French schools

7 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: France expands smartphone ban to high schools and connected devices

Following the start of the 2026/2027 school year, France has implemented its ban on mobile phones and smartwatches in high schools (lycées) for students aged 15 to 18. Supported by President Emmanuel Macron, the policy a

French 2027 budget planning and political opposition

7 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: National governments prepare 2027 budgets amid fiscal challenges

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is navigating a difficult legislative period as his administration prepares the 2027 national budget amidst economic stagnation and political fragmentation. The task is further com

Vietnam-Mongolia diplomatic relations

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Vietnam leaders receive outgoing French Ambassador Olivier Brochet

Vietnamese National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man met with Mongolian Ambassador Ganbaatar Hulan in Hanoi to mark the start of her mandate. The discussions focused on strengthening the ‘Vietnam-Mongolia Global Partner

France validates and promulgates assisted-dying legislation

78 clusters · 462 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: France assisted dying law faces scrutiny over conscience clause

Following the National Assembly's approval of assisted-dying legislation on 15 July 2026, the French Constitutional Council validated the law, including several key reservations. These included extending the ‘conscience