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France Bans Social Media for Kids Under 15

France Bans Social Media for Kids Under 15
France becomes first EU nation to ban social media for kids under 15 · theprint.in

France has become the first country in the European Union to ban social media for children under 15.

This new law will start in September and fully take effect in January.

Other countries like Greece and the UK are also planning similar bans.

The goal is to protect children from harmful content and ensure that social media companies make their platforms safer.

However, some people worry that these bans might not work well and could limit personal freedoms.

The European Commission is also planning rules to make social media safer for children across the EU.

Key facts

Country
France
Age Limit
Under 15
Effective Date
January 2025
Affected Platforms
Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp), Snapchat, X (Twitter), YouTube, TikTok
EU Proposal
Children under 13 need adult supervision; older children have limited access based on platform safety
UK Ban
Under 16
UK Curfew
No access between midnight and 6 a.m. for 16- and 17-year-olds

Quotes

Emmanuel Macron

President of France

“France is leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children and teenagers.”
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