France moves to ban social media apps for users under 15 years old

Jan 27, 2026 - 23:00
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France moves to ban social media apps for users under 15 years old
A close-up shot shows a smartphone screen displaying a grid of social media app icons including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, and X. The phone is held against a blurred background, with the time 12:42 visible at the top of the screen.

French lawmakers approved a bill to ban social media for children under the age of 15. France is the first European country to undergo such a move.