The French parliament has passed legislation banning under 15s from using social media, with a projected start date in September – but how will that work in practice?
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Updated: Wed 22 Jul 2026 16:33 CET
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The French parliament has passed legislation banning under 15s from using social media, with a projected start date in September – but how will that work in practice?
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