France's National Assembly has approved a bill that will ban children under 15 from using social‑media platforms, a measure aimed at protecting young people’s physical and mental health. The law will take effect in September 2026 and includes provisions requiring social‑media operators to prevent excessive commercial pressure on minors and to stop the promotion of products that could harm them. The bill was passed with 116 votes for and 23 against. French President Emmanuel Macron urged the government to fast‑track the legislation so it can be adopted by the Senate in time. Social‑media advocate Laure Miller expressed concern that the bill could conflict with European Union law, potentially leading to a rejection by the European Commission. The law is seen as part of France’s broader efforts to curb the influence of foreign‑owned platforms on its youth.

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