France’s Senate voted in favor of a bill that would restrict social media access for children under 15, potentially making France the first European country to follow Australia’s example. The measure creates two platform categories—those banned outright for harming children’s development and those allowed with parental consent—and aligns with wider EU and national efforts in Spain, the Netherlands and the UK to tighten youth access. #FrenchSenate #EmmanuelMacron
Keypoints
- The Senate approved a bill to limit social media use for children under 15, potentially ahead of other EU countries.
- The proposed law divides platforms into two categories: those banned for harming development and those permitted with parental consent.
- The National Assembly previously required platforms to block new users under 15 and erase existing accounts for that age group.
- An exception is included for online encyclopedias and educational platforms.
- The vote echoes broader European moves from the EU, Spain, the Netherlands and the UK to raise age limits and require age verification.
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