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France Revives Social Media Ban Plan for Children
France wants to stop children from using social media.
The government has created a new version of its proposed ban.
President Emmanuel Macron announced the plan on Monday.
An earlier version was rejected by France’s top constitutional authority.
The government changed the proposal after doing technical work.
It sent the new draft to the European Commission.
This notification is an important step before the proposal can move forward.
It is meant to check that the plan follows European Union rules.
The French government submitted a reworked proposal to ban social media access for children.
President Emmanuel Macron announced the proposal on Monday.
France’s previous ban was struck down by the country’s top constitutional authority.
The government notified the European Commission of the new draft.
The notification is intended to ensure the legislation complies with European Union laws.
- Who
- The French government, announced by President Emmanuel Macron.
- What
- France submitted a reworked proposal to ban social media for children.
- Where
- France, with the draft notified to the European Commission.
- When
- Monday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Why
- The proposal was reworked after an earlier ban was struck down, and notification helps ensure compliance with European Union laws.
Key facts
- Proposal
- A reworked ban on social media for children
- Announced by
- President Emmanuel Macron
- Previous measure
- An earlier ban was struck down by France’s top constitutional authority
- Government action
- The new draft was notified to the European Commission
- Purpose of notification
- To ensure the legislation is in line with European Union laws
- Status
- The proposal has been submitted; the article does not say whether it has become law
Sources
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