France Approves Social-Media Ban for Children Under 15

Both houses of the French Parliament approved legislation prohibiting children under the age of 15 from using social-media platforms. The government aims to bring the law into effect on September 1. The bulletin did not explain how platforms would be required to verify users’ ages, what penalties would apply for non-compliance or whether parental consent would create any exceptions. The measure is intended to restrict access to social networks among younger children across France.