In a decisive step aimed at protecting young people online, the lower house of the French Parliament has approved legislation to ban children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms. The move comes amid rising concerns over online bullying, exposure to harmful content, and the impact of excessive screen time on mental health.
The bill was passed late on Monday night in the National Assembly, securing strong backing from lawmakers with 130 votes in favour and 21 against. Supporters of the measure argue that stricter regulation is necessary to safeguard minors from psychological risks linked to social media use.
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The proposed law will now be examined by the French Senate before returning to the National Assembly for a final vote. If enacted, it would mark one of Europe’s toughest efforts yet to regulate children’s access to social media and strengthen protections for young users in the digital space.
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