France to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15

The French Parliament will finalize a bill on July 21 that prohibits access to social media for children under the age of 15. This will make France the first country in the European Union to implement such an age restriction to protect minors online. Lawmakers reached a compromise on the final text of the document, despite objections from leftist parties. Digital Minister Anne Le Henaff noted that this decision will introduce a digital age limit in Europe. President Emmanuel Macron called the law a flagship reform and promised its implementation by September. The ban will be implemented in two phases: starting September 1, 2026, children under 15 will be prohibited from creating new accounts, and from January 2027, existing accounts will also be affected by the restrictions. The Senate proposed a two-tier system, but the adopted law requires social media platforms to deny registration to all users under 15 and to block their profiles. Exceptions are only made for educational platforms and online encyclopedias. After the law is passed, France will join more than 20 countries that have already taken measures to regulate children's access to social media.

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