France could become first EU country to ban social media for under-15s
Summary
France is planning a new law to stop children under 15 from using social media. If both parts of its parliament agree, it will be the first European Union country to make such a ban. This follows similar rules already in place in Australia and Indonesia.Key Facts
- The proposed law aims to ban social media use for people under 15 years old.
- The bill must be approved by both the lower house and the senate in France.
- France would be the first country in the EU to enforce this ban if it passes.
- President Emmanuel Macron supports this social media ban.
- Similar bans are already in effect in Australia and Indonesia.
- The ban comes before a planned ban on smartphones in French high schools.
- The goal is to protect young children from potential harms related to social media use.
- This is part of broader efforts to regulate digital life for young people in France.
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