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22 July 2026

French Parliament bans social media for under-15s

This is a foreign legislative development that serves as a useful comparative context for debates on digital regulation, child safety, and social media governance in India, but it does not directly involve Indian policy.

1 min read Day 2 of 5 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The French Parliament has approved a Bill to ban social media access for individuals under the age of 15.
  • France is the first European country to implement such a legislative restriction on social media platforms.
  • The legislation specifically targets apps such as TikTok.
  • The enforcement of this ban is scheduled to begin by September.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 5 in Global legislative efforts to restrict social media access for minors, which has been running since 10 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The rise of digital platforms has necessitated a re-evaluation of child protection frameworks. Discuss the challenges in balancing the right to digital access with the need for safeguarding minors in the contemporary information age. 150 words
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  2. Legislative interventions to regulate social media usage among minors raise significant questions regarding digital sovereignty and the role of the state in the virtual sphere. Analyze the implications of such policies for global digital governance and the protection of child rights. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which country recently became the first in Europe to pass legislation banning social media access for children under the age of 15?

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