The French government has introduced a draft bill to ban social media use for children under the age of 15, aiming for implementation by September 2026. President Emmanuel Macron is a key advocate for the measure, citing research that links excessive screen time to declining school performance and rising mental health issues. The proposed law also includes a total ban on mobile phones in high schools, extending existing restrictions already in place for primary and middle school students.
Date: December 31, 2025. Source: theguardian.com