France has become the first EU country to prohibit social media access for children under 15, with President Emmanuel Macron pledging enforcement by September 2026.
President Emmanuel Macron has been a strong proponent of this ban
Jul 22, 2026
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What's the storyFrance has become the first European Union (EU) country to ban social media access for children under 15.
The move, which affects popular platforms like TikTok, was approved by the French Parliament and is part of President Emmanuel Macron's key reforms for his final term in office.
France becomes first European Union country to ban social media for kids under 15
France becomes first EU country to ban social media for under-15s
French parliament backs social media ban for under-15s
France to become first EU nation to ban social media for children under 15 - SiliconANGLE
France first European country to ban social media access for under-15s
France becomes first European country to ban social media for children
France bans social media access for children under 15; becomes 1st European country to bar kids from apps such as TikTok
France first EU country to ban social media for under 15s 'to protect children'
France approves social media ban for under-15s, pioneer in Europe - EFE
France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children | CNN
As lawmakers approve a social media ban on kids and phones in high schools, Macron says France is "leading the way in Europe when…
The legislation is one of the final major measures adopted under Emmanuel Macron’s presidency before he leaves office next year
“France will become the first country in Europe to introduce a digital age limit to better protect our children online,” French…
France to become first EU nation to ban social media for children under 15 - SiliconANGLE
Parliament votes to stop children using apps such as TikTok in policy championed by Emmanuel Macron
The French parliament on Tuesday approved legislation banning social media for under-15s from January 2027, making it the first…
