The French parliament has today finally approved a bill prohibiting access to social media for children under 15, becoming the first country in the European Union to apply this ban to teenagers of this age.
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21/07/2026
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Lusa
A as it will enter into force in September, it was approved with 279 votes in favour and 81 against and was a promise of end of term of office of the French President, Emmanuel Macron.
Other European countries, including Portugal, are discussing or have already adopted similar measures, but have in most cases set age at 16 years.
The new rules will require platforms to implement age verification mechanisms. The text adopted also includes the ban on mobile phones in secondary schools.