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France eyes social media ban for under-15s

President Emmanuel Macron wants France to be among the first EU countries to bar social media use by children under 15, following similar actions in Australia and Indonesia.

Published Mar 31, 2026, 1:26 PM EDT | WFMZZ

President Emmanuel Macron said he hopes France will become one of the first European Union countries to ban social media for under-15s. The proposal would follow comparable measures taken in Australia and Indonesia.