Diplomacy · 33 days ago
France approves social media ban for minors
🇫🇷 FRANCE — The French parliament has voted to prohibit social media access for children under 15, becoming the first country in the European Union to implement such a restriction. Lawmakers aim to curb screen addiction and exposure to harmful content. The measure now requires parental consent for accounts and follows growing international discourse on platform regulation.
First reported by aljazeera.com · developing for 35 days · 17 sourcesirishtimes.comFrance approves social media ban for children under 15 in first for Europescmp.comFrance's parliament approves social media ban for children under 15, in EU firstaljazeera.comFrench parliament passes social media ban for under-15stheguardian.comFrance first European country to ban social media access for under-15sfrance24.comFrench parliament backs social media ban for under-15s in EU firstnytimes.comFrance Is Poised to Restrict Social Media for Childrenthehindu.comFrance advances bill to ban social media for under-15shindustantimes.comFrance likely to become first EU nation to approve social media ban for under-15sindependent.co.ukFrench lawmakers race to introduce an under-15 social media ban before the new school year+8 more outlets
Why it matters
This legislation represents a pioneering effort by a major power to regulate the impact of digital platforms on youth mental health.
Context
The bill mandates social media companies verify the age of users and obtain parental authorization for those under the age of 15.