France approves social media ban for under-15s
- The law will mean everyone in France must verify their age to access social media and comes as the UK and EU are developing their own limits in response to concerns for children's mental health.
- French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed the move, which he had pledged to introduce to mark
- France's parliament has approved a law to ban social media for under-15s from January 2027, making it the first European country to block young people from the platforms.
Confirmed
- The law will mean everyone in France must verify their age to access social media and comes as the UK and EU are developing their own limits in response to concerns for children's mental health.
- French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed the move, which he had pledged to introduce to mark
- France's parliament has approved a law to ban social media for under-15s from January 2027, making it the first European country to block young people from the platforms.
Sources: BBC News