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3mo ago

France Moves to Ban Social Media for Under‑15s by September 2026

Parliament will examine a streamlined bill designed to align with EU digital rules after an earlier French law could not be applied.

Depuis la rentrée 2025, les collèges ont instauré la « pause numérique », obligeant les élèves à mettre leurs portables dans des casiers sécurisés lorsqu’ils entrent dans l’établissement.
Le gouvernement souhaite interdire les réseaux sociaux aux moins de 15 ans
Une loi numérique va être prochainement discutée au Parlement, en janvier prochain.

Overview

  • The draft law would prohibit online platforms from providing social‑network services to minors under 15 starting on 1 September 2026.
  • Arcom, the audiovisual and digital regulator, would be tasked with enforcing the ban within the existing LCEN framework.
  • A second article would extend France’s school mobile‑phone prohibition to high schools beginning with the 2026 school year.
  • The government presents the measures as child‑protection steps citing risks from excessive screen use, including exposure to inappropriate content, cyberharassment, and disrupted sleep.
  • Lawmakers are set to debate the text in early 2026 as ministers push for a concise, DSA‑compatible approach following a 2023 EU impasse, alongside parallel proposals such as a Senate plan requiring parental consent for 13–16‑year‑olds.