NewsFrance Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-15s: A Plain-Language Guide to Europe's First Such Rule
On July 21, 2026, the French parliament passed a bill banning children under 15 from using social media — which would be the first regulation of its kind in Europe, though it is still under review by the Constitutional Council. This article explains, in beginner-friendly terms, what was decided, when it is expected to take effect, and why it came about, while neutrally presenting the key debates around enforceability, age verification methods, and the balance with privacy.
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