France Bans Social Media for Under 15s After Historic Parliament Vote

The French National Assembly passed a bill banning social media access for children under 15 and prohibiting mobile phone use in high school schoolyards.Emmanuel Macron requested an accelerated legislative process to implement the ban by September 1, 2026, aiming to protect minors from cyberbullying and mental health risks.The legislation follows similar measures in Australia as countries such as the United Kingdom and Denmark consider their own restrictions on digital platforms.