France has become the first European Union country to approve a nationwide social media ban for children under 15, a landmark measure that could reshape digital regulation across Europe.
French lawmakers passed the legislation on 21 July after securing support in both the National Assembly and Senate, making France the first EU member state to adopt such sweeping restrictions on youth access to social media. President Emmanuel Macron backed the measure, arguing that stronger protections are needed to shield children from online harms and excessive screen time.
