France is taking one of the toughest stances in Europe on children’s digital access after lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15 and outlawing mobile phone use in high schools. Backed by President Emmanuel Macron and fast-tracked for passage, the dramatic move signals a growing push to shield children from online harm as concerns over mental health, screen addiction, and classroom disruption reach a breaking point.
France Moves to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15, Orders Phone-Free Schools in Sweeping Crackdown
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