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France’s Lower House Backs Social Media Ban for Kids Under 15, Phone Ban for All Schools

Other countries are planning or considering legislation to ban children from social media, similar to Australia’s law, including Malaysia and Denmark.
France’s Lower House Backs Social Media Ban for Kids Under 15, Phone Ban for All Schools
A 14-year-old boy posing at his home near Gosford as he looks at social media on his mobile phone in New South Wales, Australia, on Oct. 24, 2025. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images
Victoria Friedman
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France’s lower house of parliament on Jan. 26 backed legislation to ban children under 15 from accessing social media amid concerns over young people’s mental health and exposure to violent content.
The bill passed with 130 in favor, 21 against, and six abstentions. It now heads to the Senate—the upper house—before it returns to the National Assembly for a final vote.
Victoria Friedman
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Victoria Friedman is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in technology, eastern Europe, and defense.