The Hindu·2 min read·medium
France advances bill to ban social media for under-15s
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The Hindu Bureau
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The French Parliament has approved a bill that would ban social media access for children under 15 and prohibit smartphone use in high schools. The legislation, supported by President Emmanuel Macron, aims to reduce screen time and is expected to be enforced by the start of the new academic year.
France on Monday (July 20, 2026) approved a bill that can enforce a social media ban for children under 15. In addition to restricting children’s use of social media, the bill also bans smartphone use in high schools.
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