French lawmakers approve social media ban for children
France has passed legislation banning social media access for children under 15, becoming the first EU country to implement such a digital age limit. The law requires platforms to verify user ages and aims to protect minors from harmful online content.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in digital regulation, setting a precedent for how governments may restrict social media usage to protect youth mental health.
Lawmakers in France gave the green light to a social media ban that could come into effect by the start of the new school year in September, becoming the first EU country to enact such a ban.
https://p.dw.com/p/5HV0k France could soon join a growing list of countries with social media bans for children (file photo) Image: Thomas Trutschel/IMAGO Advertisement French lawmakers Tuesday passed banning access to social media for children under the age of 15. The bill became law after being backed by both French legislative chambers, the Senate and National Assembly.
France's government has touted it as a major legislative step.
"France will become the first country in Europe to introduce a digital age limit to better protect our children online," France's Digital Minister Anne Le Henanff said on X.
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