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

The French government has submitted a revised proposal to restrict social media access for children under 15, following a recent setback, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday. The previous legislation was deemed unconstitutional by the French Constitutional Council, which found it excessively interfered with the freedom of expression of those affected.

After extensive technical work, the government is now informing the European Commission of the updated draft, a crucial step to ensure compliance with EU regulations. This initiative is a top priority for Macron, who aims to have the ban implemented by the end of his tenure next year. He has also advocated for similar measures to be enacted across the European Union.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to discuss the possibility of a continent-wide ban on social media for children during a speech in Brussels this week. An increasing number of nations are implementing restrictions on social media usage due to mounting concerns about its adverse impact on young individuals.