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France makes new attempt to ban social media for children under age 15
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· September 14, 2026
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Key points The age limit in question is 15 years old. The country's leader announced the revised plan, indicating a renewed effort to regulate social media use among young people.
A revised proposal has been introduced to prohibit children under a certain age from using social media. The age limit in question is 15 years old. This move comes after an initial attempt was rejected by a constitutional authority a few months ago.
Further details about the proposal are available, including the circumstances surrounding its reintroduction.
The country's leader announced the revised plan, indicating a renewed effort to regulate social media use among young people.
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Published: September 14, 2026 ·
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