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France became the first European Union country to pass a blanket ban on social media for children under 15 after both chambers of parliament voted in favor of the measure on Tuesday. The National Assembly approved the bill by 279 votes to 81.

France became the first European Union country to pass a blanket ban on social media for children under 15 after both chambers of parliament voted in favor of the measure on Tuesday. The National Assembly approved the bill by 279 votes to 81.

The law will be enforced in two phases: children under 15 will be barred from creating new accounts starting Sept. 1, and existing accounts held by under-15s will be closed from Jan. 1, 2027. The bill also bans mobile phones in high schools.

The law will be enforced in two phases: children under 15 will be barred from creating new accounts starting Sept. 1, and existing accounts held by under-15s will be closed from Jan. 1, 2027. The bill also bans mobile phones in high schools.

President Emmanuel Macron, who leaves office in 2027, championed the legislation as a key reform of his final term. "France is leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children and teenagers," he said after the vote.

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President Emmanuel Macron, who leaves office in 2027, championed the legislation as a key reform of his final term. "France is leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children and teenagers," he said after the vote.

The Constitutional Council must review the law before it can take effect, a process that could delay implementation beyond the September target. Enforcement against major platforms is also expected to fall primarily to the European Commission rather than French authorities.

The Constitutional Council must review the law before it can take effect, a process that could delay implementation beyond the September target. Enforcement against major platforms is also expected to fall primarily to the European Commission rather than French authorities.

France's public health watchdog has reported that roughly 90% of children aged 12 to 17 use smartphones daily to access the internet, with 58% using devices for social networks. The regulator also found that one in two teenagers spends between two and five hours a day on a smartphone.

France's public health watchdog has reported that roughly 90% of children aged 12 to 17 use smartphones daily to access the internet, with 58% using devices for social networks. The regulator also found that one in two teenagers spends between two and five hours a day on a smartphone.

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/australia-enforces-social-media-ban-for-children-under-">Australia was the first nation globally to ban under-16s</a> from major platforms, while Spain, Greece and Denmark are among those considering similar measures. The European Commission is expected to propose EU-wide rules after summer.

Australia was the first nation globally to ban under-16s from major platforms, while Spain, Greece and Denmark are among those considering similar measures. The European Commission is expected to propose EU-wide rules after summer.

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President Emmanuel Macron, who leaves office in May 2027, championed the legislation as a key reform of his final term. "France is leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children and teenagers," he said after the vote.

President Emmanuel Macron, who leaves office in May 2027, championed the legislation as a key reform of his final term. "France is leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children and teenagers," he said after the vote.

Several other countries are moving to restrict minors' social media access. Australia was the first nation globally to ban under-16s from major platforms, while Spain, Greece and Denmark are among those considering similar measures. The European Commission is expected to propose EU-wide rules after summer.

Several other countries are moving to restrict minors' social media access. Australia was the first nation globally to ban under-16s from major platforms, while Spain, Greece and Denmark are among those considering similar measures. The European Commission is expected to propose EU-wide rules after summer.

France's blanket social media ban for kids under 15 is exactly the kind of bold leadership that protects children from real harm. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram have been linked to reduced self-esteem, self-harm and even teen suicides, and governments have a duty to act. France is setting the standard the rest of Europe should follow.

France's blanket social media ban for kids under 15 is exactly the kind of bold leadership that protects children from real harm. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram have been linked to reduced self-esteem, self-harm and even teen suicides, and governments have a duty to act. France is setting the standard the rest of Europe should follow.

Banning kids under 15 from social media sounds protective, but the real consequence is forcing every single person to submit photo ID just to access a platform. That's a government surveillance framework dressed up as child safety. Once universal age verification is normalized, digital tracking of all citizens becomes the new baseline.

Banning kids under 15 from social media sounds protective, but the real consequence is forcing every single person to submit photo ID just to access a platform. That's a government surveillance framework dressed up as child safety. Once universal age verification is normalized, digital tracking of all citizens becomes the new baseline.

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This step protects children from real harm. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram have been linked to reduced self-esteem, self-harm and even teen suicides, and governments have a duty to act. France is setting the standard the rest of Europe should follow.

This step protects children from real harm. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram have been linked to reduced self-esteem, self-harm and even teen suicides, and governments have a duty to act. France is setting the standard the rest of Europe should follow.

This sounds protective, but the real consequence is forcing everyone to submit photo ID just to access a platform. That's a government surveillance framework masked as child safety. Once universal age verification is normalized, digital tracking of all citizens becomes the new baseline.

This sounds protective, but the real consequence is forcing everyone to submit photo ID just to access a platform. That's a government surveillance framework masked as child safety. Once universal age verification is normalized, digital tracking of all citizens becomes the new baseline.

Teen social media bans may appear protective, but they risk distracting society from deeper problems. Adults, schools, communities and technology companies share responsibility for supporting young people. Lasting solutions require safer platforms, stronger relationships and richer offline opportunities, not simply restricting teenagers' online access.

Teen social media bans may appear protective, but they risk distracting society from deeper problems. Adults, schools, communities and technology companies share responsibility for supporting young people. Lasting solutions require safer platforms, stronger relationships and richer offline opportunities, not simply restricting teenagers' online access.

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