France Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-15s
· World · The Hindu, Reuters
The French government has submitted a new draft proposal to ban social media access for children under 15 years old. This follows the rejection of previous legislation by France's Constitutional Council in mid-August, which ruled the earlier version infringed on freedom of expression. President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the government is now notifying the European Commission to ensure the draft complies with European Union laws. Mr. Macron has expressed a desire for a bloc-wide ban and hopes to implement the measure before his term ends next year. The move comes as several nations consider stricter regulations regarding the impact of social media on minors.
Why it matters
This legislation, if passed, would set a major precedent for digital regulation in the European Union, directly impacting how millions of minors interact with global social media platforms.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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