French lawmakers debate banning under-15s from social media

2026-01-26 - 18:30

France’s National Assembly debated legislation to ban children under 15 years old from social media on Monday (January 26), amid growing concerns about online bullying and mental health risks. The bill proposes banning under-15s from social networks and “social networking functionalities” embedded within broader platforms, and reflects rising public angst over the impact of social