France Bans Social Media Access for Children Under 15

France has approved a landmark ban on social media for children under 15, making it the first EU country to adopt a blanket restriction. Both chambers backed the measure, a key initiative of President Emmanuel Macron’s second term, with the goal of taking effect at the start of the new school year in September. The legislation would not cover online encyclopedias or educational directories. Enforcement and constitutional compliance are still under review, and age-verification questions remain. Supporters call it essential protection; critics question enforceability.