Following similar measures in the UK and Australia, France becomes the first EU country to implement a social media ban for children under 15.
France will officially ban social media access for children under the age of 15 starting September 1, 2026. This move follows recent decisions by the UK and Australia to impose blanket bans on social media use among younger users. France is the first country within the European Union to enact such a restriction.
The ban aims to regulate social media exposure for minors, aligning with global trends toward protecting children from potential online harms.
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