22 July 2026

French Parliament approval of social media ban for under-15s

France's legislation banning social media for children under 15 serves as an important global case study for regulating social networking platforms and digital child safety.

• The French Parliament has approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15 years of age.
• France is the first European nation to pass legislation barring children from social media applications like TikTok.
• The French government intends to enforce the ban by September.

1. Rising concerns over digital safety and mental well-being have prompted global discussions on setting age restrictions for social media usage. Examine the necessity of regulating social media access for minors in India, and highlight the technical and constitutional challenges associated with enforcing such age-gating mechanisms. 250 words

1. Which country recently became the first European nation to pass a bill banning social media access for children under 15 years of age?
   1. Germany
   2. France
   3. Spain
   4. Italy
   Answer B

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• French Parliament backs social media ban for under-15s in EU first