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French Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning Social Media for Children Under 15

HeadlineJul 22, 2026

In France, lawmakers passed a bill banning social media for children under the age of 15. The legislation also bans students from using mobile phones in schools. France is the third country to introduce a social media ban for children, following Australia and the UK.

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