The French government is considering a landmark proposal to ban children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms unless they have explicit parental consent. Championed by President Emmanuel Macron, the bill aims to address harmful algorithms on the mental health of minors. In addition to the age restriction, the proposal includes a ban on mobile phones in high schools. The law would require platforms to implement robust age-verification systems.
Date: March 31, 2026. Source: lemonde.fr