France eyes ban on social media for under-15s

French President Emmanuel Macron, Marne-la-Vallée, East of Paris, March 27, 2026. THIBAULT CAMUS / AFP

President Emmanuel Macron is hoping France will become one of the first European Union countries to ban social media for under-15s, following similar moves in Australia and Indonesia.

Both houses of parliament seem to have different visions for the ban, meaning they will likely need to reach a compromise before it can become law. But even if the legislation is adopted, questions remain over whether it could be enforced.

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