France Bans Social Media for Children Under Fifteen, Sets New Regulation

France bans social media access for children under fifteen, Macron supports law. The parliament approved legislation after months of intense political discussions and negotiation.

Social media platforms required to set up an age verification system promptly.

From September first, children younger than fifteen cannot open new social accounts. Existing under-fifteen accounts must close completely within four months, authorities confirmed Tuesday.

President Macron emphasized importance of protecting children online, thanking supportive parliamentarians publicly. France becomes first European Union country setting age limit, inspiring global policy changes.