French lawmakers adopt sweeping social media ban for children under 15

Paris,

Jul 21 (AP) French lawmakers have adopted a bill banning children under 15 from using social media, making France the first country in the European Union to approve a blanket ban on platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids.

Both chambers of the Parliament voted Tuesday in favour of the measure, a flagship initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron’s second term.

The bill also bans the use of mobile phones in high schools. (AP) SCY SCY