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French Senate backs plan to restrict social media for children

France is moving closer to banning social media for under-15s, though legal differences between lawmakers and the government could delay the plan’s rollout. AFP - SAEED KHAN

France’s Senate has voted to ban social media for children under 15, but legal disagreements with the government could complicate plans to bring the measure into force by September.

Lawmakers approved the proposal on Tuesday, following a vote in the National Assembly in January.

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