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Teens underwhelmed by France's social media ban

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Newest development Jan 27, 2026 · 4 reportsFrench lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s

Teens and tweens were split Tuesday over a looming ban on social media for under-15s in France, with some admitting the risks of overuse -- while others

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  1. KTVZ Bend

    ‘Our children’s brains are not for sale’: Macron says France to fast-track social media ban for under-15s (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Pierre P Bairin, Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — French President Emmanuel Macron said he wants his government to fast-track the legal process to ensure that a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15 can be in place before the start of the next school year in September.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Macron pushes for fast-track ban on social media for children under 15 (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants his government to fast-track the legal process to ensure that a ban on social media for children…

  3. Fox News

    Macron says children's brains are 'not for sale,' urges fast-track to ban social media for kids under 15 (opens Fox News)

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    President Emmanuel Macron directs lawmakers to fast-track legislation banning social media for children under 15 in France for September approval.

  4. New York Post

    Macron pushes for fast-track ban on social media for teens (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants the government to fast-track a ban on social media for children under the age of 15.

  5. CBS News

    France's lawmakers vote to ban social media for under-15s (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants to fast-track a ban on social media for teenagers under 15.

  6. Breitbart News

    Macron Calls for Fast-Track Social Media Ban for Children Under 15 (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    French President Macron says he wants his government to fast-track the legal process for a ban on social media for children under 15.

  7. NPR

    France could become second country to ban social media for some teens (opens NPR)

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    France is set to debate a proposed social media ban for those under 15 years old, as the country's president backs stricter rules and a high school phone ban.

  8. Digital Journal

    Teens underwhelmed by France's social media ban (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Teens and tweens were split Tuesday over a looming ban on social media for under-15s in France, with some admitting the risks of overuse -- while others

  9. Deadline

    France Moves Closer To Under-15s Social Media Ban (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Traction Grows For Social Media Age Limits Across Europe As France Moves Closer To Under-15s Ban

  10. Digital Journal

    French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Macron hailed the vote as a "major step" to protect French children and teenagers in a post on X.

  11. Al Jazeera

    French MPs approve law seeking ban on social media for children below 15 (opens Al Jazeera)

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    President ​Emmanuel Macron hails the vote as a ‘major step’ to protect French children and teenagers.

  12. The Guardian

    French lawmakers vote to ban social media use by under-15s (opens The Guardian)

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    Legislation, which also bans mobile phones in high schools, would make France the second country after Australia to take such a step

  13. Fox News

    France lawmakers declare 'battle for free minds' after approving social media ban for children under 15 (opens Fox News)

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    France's social media ban for children under 15 passed assembly in 130-21 vote as President Emmanuel Macron pushes for implementation before next academic year.

  14. Breitbart News

    France Approves Children Social Media Ban (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, allowing the ban to begin at the start of the next school year.

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