France Revamps Proposal to Ban Social Media for Minors
By Editor • September 14, 2026 • 1 min read
The French government has put forth a revised plan aimed at prohibiting social media usage for individuals under the age of 15, following a setback with its earlier legislation. This announcement was made by President Emmanuel Macron on September 14, 2026, after the country's Constitutional Council deemed the prior ban unconstitutional.
In mid-August, the council ruled that certain aspects of the original proposal infringed upon the freedom of expression. In response, Macron noted on X that the government has conducted thorough technical work to prepare this new draft, which has now been submitted to the European Commission for review.
This submission marks a crucial advancement as it seeks to align the proposed legislation with European Union regulations. Macron has emphasized the urgency of establishing a social media ban for minors, aspiring to implement such a measure before his term concludes next year. Additionally, he has advocated for similar policies across the EU, coinciding with discussions led by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen about a potential continent-wide ban on children's social media access.
Source: www.thehindu.com
