France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15

On July 21, 2026, France’s Parliament passed a law restricting social media access for children under 15, making it the first country in the European Union to do so. The new rules will be put into place gradually, starting September 1, 2026. By January 1, 2027, all profiles belonging to users under 15 will need to be removed. President Emmanuel Macron supports this law as a way to improve young people’s mental wellbeing, and it also expands an existing ban on mobile phones in schools. A digital regulatory body called ARCOM will be responsible for making sure the rules are followed.








