France's parliament has approved a law to ban social media for under-15s from January 2027, making it the first European country to do so. The law requires age verification for all users, a move welcomed by President Macron but met with skepticism regarding its viability and privacy concerns.
France's parliament has approved a landmark bill banning social media for children under 15 and mobile phone use in schools, making it the first EU country with such a blanket ban. President Emmanuel Macron championed the measure, which now awaits a constitutional review before its planned implementation by September.
France's parliament has approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, becoming the first EU country to implement such a restriction. Championed by President Macron, the ban will be phased in, starting September 1 for new accounts and January 2027 for existing ones, despite some criticism.
France has passed a landmark bill banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first European nation to implement such a digital age limit. The law, championed by President Macron, will block new accounts for under-15s from September 1 and apply to existing accounts from January 2027.
French lawmakers are urgently seeking a compromise on a bill to ban social media for children under 15, aiming for implementation by September. The bill, backed by President Macron, faces EU compatibility concerns and divergence between the National Assembly and Senate on platform scope.
La Commission européenne juge la proposition de loi française interdisant les réseaux sociaux aux moins de 15 ans incompatible avec le droit européen, notamment le Digital Services Act. Les parlementaires devront trouver un compromis.
The UAE has mandated social media platforms to implement robust age verification and AI tools to prevent users under 15 from accessing services, following a Cabinet resolution. Companies have a 12-month transition period to comply, with authorities empowered to penalize non-compliant platforms, joining a global trend.
Fifa plans a symbolic opening match between Israel and Palestine for a new U-15 tournament in the US this September. Despite a previous failed handshake attempt, Fifa President Gianni Infantino aims to use football for peace.
Following Turkey's ban on social media for under-15s, Roblox is implementing parental controls to block children under 15 from accessing the site. The platform, previously blocked in Turkey due to child exploitation content, aims to comply with local laws by establishing a Turkish entity.
Greece plans to ban social media access for individuals under 15, citing concerns over mental health and addictive platform designs. The measure, set for January, follows similar actions in other European nations and Australia.
