Social media ban: France becomes first EU country to ban social media for under-15s

La Francia vieta i social agli under 15, è la prima in Europe

Reliability 83 · very high3 h agoJuly 21, 2026

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La Francia vieta i social agli under 15, è la prima in Europe. French Parliament backs social media ban for children under 15. The law on the prohibition of social networks for children under 15 was finally adopted on Tuesday 21 July 2026.

Furthermore, “We left you in this jungle and it robbed you of your attention,” Macron told teenagers at an event in April, speaking of the lack of rules on social media. With the new legislation, children younger than 15 would not be allowed to open a social media account from September 1. One in Two Teenagers Donate Between Two and Five Hours a Day on a Smartphone.

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La Francia vieta i social agli under 15, è la prima in Europe.
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French Parliament backs social media ban for children under 15.
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The law on the prohibition of social networks for children under 15 was finally adopted on Tuesday 21 July 2026.
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“We left you in this jungle and it robbed you of your attention,” Macron told teenagers at an event in April, speaking of the lack of rules on social media.
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With the new legislation, children younger than 15 would not be allowed to open a social media account from September 1.
according to Hindustan Times
One in Two Teenagers Donate Between Two and Five Hours a Day on a Smartphone.
according to New York Post
Social media platforms generally oppose blanket bans and stress they already have measures to protect younger users, including age restrictions.
according to Hindustan Times
September, for existing accounts there should be a transition period until 1.
according to Kronen Zeitung

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“We left you in this jungle and it robbed you of your attention,” Macron told teenagers at an event in April, speaking of the lack of rules..
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French Parliament backs social media ban for children under 15.
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La Francia vieta i social agli under 15, è la prima in Europe.
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