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Social Media Ban: Major European Country Follows Australia's Lead

Published December 31, 2025, 16:11
Social Media Ban: Major European Country Follows Australia's Lead

France is considering a ban on access to social media for children under 15, following Australia's lead, which has already imposed a ban for children under 16. The initiative is supported by President Macron and is based on studies highlighting the risks of excessive digital screen use by teenagers, such as exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and sleep disturbances. The draft law also includes a ban on the use of mobile phones in middle and high schools, a regulation that was established in 2018 but is rarely enforced.