- France's strict action on social media use by minors: On July 21, 2026, the French Parliament passed a new law banning social media use for children under the age of 15.
- With this decision, France has become the first European Union member state to implement such a law at the national level regarding children's use of social media.
- According to the government, the initiative aims to ensure children's digital safety and mental health, as well as to protect them from online risks.
- Under the new law, major social media platforms will be required to implement effective age verification systems, with compliance monitored by Arcom (France's audiovisual and digital communication regulator).
- The law will be implemented in phases: starting September 1, 2026, children under 15 will be unable to create new social media accounts, while the ban will extend to existing accounts beginning in January 2027.
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