France submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s

France has submitted a revised proposal to ban social media for children under 15, following the rejection of its previous legislation by the Constitutional Council, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday, September 14, 2026. The initial ban was deemed to excessively limit freedom of expression for the affected individuals.

The government has since conducted detailed technical work and is now informing the European Commission about the new draft proposal. This notification is a crucial step as it ensures compliance with European Union laws. Macron, who considers banning social media for kids and teenagers as a top priority, aims to see the ban implemented by his tenure's end next year.

He has also advocated for similar legislation to be adopted across the European Union. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is scheduled to discuss the feasibility of a continent-wide ban for children in a Brussels speech this week. Many nations are increasingly implementing measures to regulate social media usage due to mounting concerns over its detrimental impact on young people.