France accelerates the legislative process to ban social media for children under 15, with the measure slated to take effect in September alongside the new school year. President Emmanuel Macron announced that government officials will fast‑track the bill and that it will be presented to the Senate for approval. He also announced plans to prohibit mobile phones in French high schools, citing concerns over the impact of technology on children's health and development. The announcement comes shortly after the United Kingdom announced a similar ban and follows an Australian law that removed millions of under‑16 accounts from social media platforms. The French National Agency for Health Safety reported that about half of teenagers use smartphones daily for social media, with negative effects such as reduced self‑esteem and exposure to risky content. The policy reflects growing international debate over technology use by minors.

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