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France becomes first EU country to officially ban social media for children
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France becomes first EU country to officially ban social media for children France becomes first EU country to officially ban social media for children France will ban social media for under-15s from September 1, following the UK and Australia’s moves toward blanket restrictions. However, the approach remains highly contested, with research suggesting such bans may be ineffective as young users learn to bypass restrictions. Published On 22 Jul 2026
France becomes first EU country to officially ban social media for children
France becomes first EU country to officially ban social media for children
France will ban social media for under-15s from September 1, following the UK and Australia’s moves toward blanket restrictions. However, the approach remains highly contested, with research suggesting such bans may be ineffective as young users learn to bypass restrictions.
Published On 22 Jul 2026