France has followed Australia's lead by approving legislation that bans children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, as concerns grow over online bullying, excessive screen time, and the impact of social media on young people's mental health.
The law, passed by France's National Assembly on Monday, is among the toughest measures in Europe aimed at regulating minors' use of social media. It places increased responsibility on platforms to enforce age verification and restrict access for underage users.
Authorities are expected to provide further details on how the ban will be implemented and enforced as the legislation moves toward full adoption.
