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French Parliament approves social media ban for those under 15

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Key Points

  • The French Parliament approved a social media ban for those under 15.
  • The bill was supported by French President Emmanuel Macron.
  • Nahel's death in 2023 and the warnings of his advisors were influential in Macron bringing the issue to the agenda.

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15 age social media ban21 July Parliament approval2023 being brought to the agenda

The French Parliament has approved a bill banning children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms. Supported by President Emmanuel Macron, this law aims to prevent harmful psychological effects on the internet.

Macron, who has long shown interest in digital issues, took up this ban initiative in 2023 following the death of Nahel. The warnings from his advisors regarding the negative effects of the internet on children also led him to follow up on the issue.

This regulation stands out as one of the most concrete steps France has taken to protect children in the digital realm. How the bill will affect the policies of social media companies and the habits of young users remains to be seen with curiosity.

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What does the new law approved in France introduce?
Children under the age of 15 will be banned from using social media platforms.
Who supported this bill?
The bill became a regulation supported and brought to the agenda by French President Emmanuel Macron.
What was the trigger for the ban to be brought to the agenda?
Macron taking up the issue following the death of Nahel in 2023 and his advisors' warnings about the psychological harms of the internet formed the basis of the ban.

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