Concern is growing around the world over the impact social media is having on the health and safety of minors. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

PARIS, July 21 - French lawmakers vote on Tuesday on a law that aims to ban social media access for children under the age of 15, joining countries around the world in considering a move unpopular with many teenagers but supported by some parents and teachers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

France on Monday (July 20, 2026) approved a bill that can enforce a social media ban for children under 15.

France on Monday (July 20, 2026) approved a bill that can enforce a social media ban for children under 15.

PARIS, July 20 - A reconciliation committee of France's Parliament agreed on a bill on Monday to ban access to social media for those under 15 years of age. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

French lawmakers are expected to pass a bill on July 21st banning social media access to children under 15. If approved, France would follow Australia's lead, where the world's first ban ​for under-16s…

A proposal to ban social media for under-15 children is to be voted on by France's parliament on Tuesday.

French lawmakers reached a compromise Monday that could allow a bill banning social media for children under 15 to enter into force at the start of the new school year in September.