The French parliament on Tuesday approved legislation banning social media for under-15s from January 2027, making it the first European country to block young people from the platforms.

French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, putting France at the forefront of similar efforts in the EU. | World News

France on Monday (July 20, 2026) approved a bill that can enforce a social media ban for children under 15.

French lawmakers have passed a landmark bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to set a digital age limit.

FRANCE-SOCIALMEDIA:French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15