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French MPs approve law seeking ban on social media for children below 15

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera Staff,News AgenciesJanuary 27, 2026 at 08:33 AM
French MPs approve law seeking ban on social media for children below 15
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The French National Assembly approved a bill on January 27, 2026, to ban social media for children under 15, citing concerns about online bullying and mental health. If the Senate approves, France will be the second country to enact such a ban, following Australia. President Macron supports the ban, aiming for implementation by the next academic year in September, emphasizing the need to protect children from manipulation by social media platforms. The bill, presented by Laure Miller, aims to set boundaries, addressing concerns about children reading and sleeping less, and comparing themselves more. Social media platforms will have until December 31 to deactivate non-compliant accounts.

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New York 30% UK 30% Renaissance 40% Laure Miller 50% Gabriel Attal 50% Senate 60% Australia ×270% National Assembly 70% Emmanuel Macron ×280% France ×290%

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