{"id":6942,"date":"2026-07-22T09:45:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T09:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=6942"},"modified":"2026-07-22T09:45:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T09:45:16","slug":"france-approves-bill-to-ban-social-media-access-for-children-under-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=6942","title":{"rendered":"France Approves Bill to Ban Social Media Access for Children Under 15"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PARIS:<\/strong> France has approved legislation that will restrict access to social media platforms for <strong>children under the age of 15<\/strong>, marking a significant step in the country&#8217;s efforts to enhance online safety for minors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to international media reports, the restrictions will be implemented in <strong>two phases<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the first phase, which will take effect on <strong>September 1<\/strong>, children under 15 will no longer be allowed to create new social media accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second phase is scheduled to begin in <strong>January 2027<\/strong>, when the restrictions will be extended to existing social media accounts held by children below the age of 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">French President <strong>Emmanuel Macron<\/strong> welcomed the passage of the bill, describing it as an important milestone in protecting children in the digital environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legislation is part of broader efforts by France to address concerns about the impact of social media on children&#8217;s mental health, online safety, privacy, and exposure to harmful content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">France joins a growing number of countries introducing stricter regulations on minors&#8217; use of social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier, the <strong>United Kingdom<\/strong> and <strong>Australia<\/strong> also announced measures to restrict social media access for young users under the age of 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australia has already implemented its policy, with media reports stating that approximately <strong>4.7 million social media accounts<\/strong> associated with underage users have been closed following the introduction of the restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the United Kingdom, authorities have also announced plans to prohibit the sale of <strong>energy drinks to children under 16<\/strong>, citing public health concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Governments around the world are increasingly considering age-based restrictions and stronger verification measures as concerns grow over the effects of excessive social media use on children&#8217;s well-being, education, and online security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">French authorities are expected to work with technology companies to implement the new rules and establish mechanisms to verify users&#8217; 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