France bans social media for childen under 15: Macron
Summary
France has voted to ban social media for children under 15, with President Emmanuel Macron saying the measure will take effect at back-to-school if cleared by the Constitutional Council. The move makes France the first EU country to introduce such an age limit, amid similar restrictions or proposals in the UK, Japan and Australia.
Key Points
- France has voted to ban social media for children under the age of 15, President Emmanuel Macron said.
- Macron said the ban will begin at back-to-school after approval from the Constitutional Council.
- France would become the first country in the European Union to impose such an age limit on social media use.
- The UK, Japan and Australia have also moved toward tighter restrictions on social media access for minors.
