French lawmakers expected to pass social media ban for children under 15
Summary
French lawmakers are set to approve a law banning children under 15 from using social media, making France the first European country to do so. The law will start by blocking new accounts for under-15s in September 2026 and suspend existing accounts from January 2027, aiming to protect children from harmful effects linked to social media use.Key Facts
- France’s parliament reached a compromise on a social media ban for under-15s and plans to approve it soon.
- The ban will start September 1, 2026, by blocking new accounts for children under 15.
- Existing social media accounts for under-15s will be suspended from January 2027.
- The law also includes a ban on mobile phones in secondary schools starting in the new school year.
- France’s public health watchdog reported social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram can harm adolescents, especially girls.
- About 90% of French children aged 12-17 use smartphones daily, with 58% using social media.
- The ban excludes educational and online encyclopedia sites.
- The European Union is also considering similar rules, seeking a gradual approach to social media access for children.
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