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France submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s

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President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday that the French government has resubmitted a proposal to ban social media for those under 15 years old following a constitutional court ruling in August that struck down an earlier version. The new draft aims to align with European Union laws and is part of Macron’s initiative to address concerns over the negative impacts of social media on children.

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French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated his commitment to protecting children online by pushing for a ban on social media use for those under 15, urging the European Union to quickly harmonize similar regulations across all member states. Following the Constitutional Council's decision in mid-August that struck down France’s initial proposal as an unnecessary infringement on freedom of expression, Macron directed the government to revise the legislation. The revised draft was completed and notified to the European Commission, ensuring compliance with EU laws. Macron aims to have a functional ban implemented before he leaves office next year and advocates for similar measures across Europe. This move comes amid growing international concern over the harmful effects of social media on children, with other countries also considering restrictions.

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"After rigorous technical work the government today is notifying" the European Commission of the new draft,” Mr. Macron wrote on X. The notification is a key step, as it ensures that the legislation is in line with European Union laws. Mr. Macron has made banning social media use for children and teens one of his top priorities and hopes to see a working ban in force by the time he leaves office next year. He has called for similar legislation to be adopted throughout the European Union.

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2026-09-15 · The Hindu

France submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s · assertive framing

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The French government submitted a reworked proposal to ban social media for children after its previous ban was struck down by the country's top constitutional authority, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday (September 14, 2026). asserted

Macron → submit → Monday

France's Constitutional Council struck down the previous legislation in mid-August, finding that part of it constituted an unnecessary infringement on the freedom of expression of those affected. asserted

part → strike → those

legislation → notify → Union

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen is due to address a possible bloc-wide social media ban for children in a speech in Brussels this week. asserted

Leyen → address → Brussels

A growing number of countries are taking steps to restrict social media access amid multiplying warnings over its harmful effects on children. asserted

number → grow → children