EMMANUEL MACRON. French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during the National Disability Conference in Bobigny, near Paris, France, September 4, 2026.
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Emmanuel Macron says it had become urgent to introduce a EU-wide ban through new legislation after France's Constitutional Council struck down a national bill this summer before it was due to take effect in September
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a European Union-wide ban on social media for children under 15 after France's national legislation was struck down.
Macron emphasizes the need for a harmonized EU ban to protect children's mental health and safety, following similar actions in Australia and discussions among European countries.
