France's Macron vows to speed up social media ban for under-15s

French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to fast-track legislation banning social media use for children under 15, aiming for implementation by September. The move follows Australia's recent ban on under-16s using popular platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Macron also supports a ban on mobile phones in schools, with the draft legislation set to be submitted to the French parliament. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley has the details.

  News   Jan 26, 2026   0   12  Add to Reading List
France's Macron vows to speed up social media ban for under-15s
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to fast-track legislation banning social media use for children under 15, aiming for implementation by September. The move follows Australia's recent ban on under-16s using popular platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Macron also supports a ban on mobile phones in schools, with the draft legislation set to be submitted to the French parliament. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley has the details.
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