French Parliament greenlights social media ban for under-15s
Both houses of the French Parliament voted to block social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to enact a ban amid a broadening global crackdown.
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Published: 22 July 2026
Source: The Record (Recorded Future News)
Category: News
Topics: Children & education
Retrieved: 23 July 2026
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