Greater Noida: France will ban social media use for the children under 15 years old. This ban may take effect from the next school year.
French President Emmanuel Macron informed on X, “Banning social media for those under 15: that’s what scientists are advocating, that’s what the French people are overwhelmingly demanding. After fruitful work with the Government, the National Assembly has just said yes. This is a major step.”
Emmanuel Macron further writes, “Now it’s up to the Senate to continue this constructive work. So that this ban takes effect as early as next school year, I have asked the Government to activate the accelerated procedure. Because our children’s brains are not for sale. Neither to American platforms nor to Chinese networks.
“Because their dreams cannot be dictated by algorithms. Because we do not want an anxious generation but a generation that believes in France, the Republic, and its values. France, a pioneer since 2018 in regulating platforms, continues to be one today by becoming the first country in Europe to commit to this path. As of September 1st, our children and adolescents will finally be protected. I will see to it,” he added.
Interdire les réseaux sociaux aux moins de 15 ans : c’est ce que préconisent les scientifiques, c’est ce que demandent massivement les Français.
Après un travail fructueux avec le Gouvernement, l’Assemblée nationale vient de dire oui.
C’est une étape majeure.…
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) January 26, 2026
