After Australia, France plans social media ban for children under 15
France is poised to ban social media for children under 15, mirroring Australia's stance, and plans to prohibit mobile phones in high schools from September 2026. This move stems from growing concerns over online harms impacting minors. President Macron has pledged to shield young people from excessive screen time, with draft legislation expected soon.
France is poised to ban social media for children under 15, mirroring Australia's stance, and plans to prohibit mobile phones in high schools from September 2026. This move stems from growing concerns over online harms impacting minors. President Macron has pledged to shield young people from excessive screen time, with draft legislation expected soon.
