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Macron pushes fast-track ban on social media for under-15s ahead of MPs debate

A boy looks at social media on his smartphone, as France debates a proposed ban on platform access for under-15s. AFP - DAVID GRAY

French President Emmanuel Macron has doubled down on his push to shield children from the pull of social media, calling for fast-tracked legislation that would ban under-15s from major platforms as early as this September.

In a video released late on Saturday by French broadcaster BFM-TV, President Macron said he had asked his government to use an accelerated parliamentary procedure so the bill can be passed in time for the start of the next school year.

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