France has become the first European country to ban social media access for children under 15, with the new law taking effect on September 1 and existing-account enforcement starting in January 2027. The legislation also bans cell phones in high schools and requires age verification for social media access, drawing criticism from privacy advocates and calls for broader platform regulation. #EmmanuelMacron #UrsulaVonDerLeyen #AgnèsCallamard #France
Keypoints
- France voted to block social media access for users under 15.
- The ban begins on September 1 for new accounts and in January 2027 for existing accounts.
- Cell phones are now prohibited in high schools across France.
- Platforms must use age verification methods approved by France’s privacy regulator.
- Critics want platforms regulated instead of imposing blanket bans on children.
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