Macron advocates for social media ban for children under 15

French President Emmanuel Macron aims to expedite legislation banning social media for children under 15, targeting a September implementation coinciding with the school year. He emphasized the importance of protecting children’s emotional well-being from manipulation by social media platforms. This initiative follows similar discussions in the UK and Australia’s recent social media ban for those under 16, prompting global interest in child safety legislation. Macron’s government plans to ban mobile phones in high schools as part of this effort.