| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | France's National Assembly approves bill banning children under 15 from social media platforms. |
| Key Features | - Bans under-15s from social media and embedded social networking features. - Applies to platforms like Meta Platforms Inc (Facebook, Instagram), Alphabet Inc (YouTube), TikTok, and Snapchat. - Requires age-verification systems compliant with EU laws. - Extends existing smartphone bans in schools to include high schools. - Passed by 116 votes to 23, now moves to the Senate. |
| Global Context | Inspired by Australia's ban on social media for under-16s (December 2023). Countries like Britain, Spain, Denmark, and Greece are studying the Australian model. |


