France is set to become the first European Union member to ban children under 15 from social‑media platforms, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron and passed in the first reading of a parliamentary bill. The European Commission has confirmed that France can enact a digital age limit, but will monitor compliance and ensure platforms verify user age. If adopted, the law would take effect at the start of the 2026‑2027 school year, with a full age‑verification system in place by 1 January 2027. France would join Australia as the only countries with such restrictions. The legislation aims to protect children’s health and well‑being online.
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