France Becomes First European Country To Ban Social Media Access For Under-15s

France's parliament approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first European country to bar minors from platforms like TikTok. President Emmanuel Macron championed this reform to protect children and teenagers, pledging enforcement by September. Following the parliamentary vote on Tuesday, the legislation now awaits a ruling from the Constitutional Council. This sweeping move addresses growing global concerns regarding the harmful effects of digital content on children within the European Union.