French Lawmakers Approve Social Media Ban for Under 15s Supported by Emmanuel Macron

French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15 and prohibiting mobile phones in high schools after a vote in the National Assembly.Emmanuel Macron championed the law to protect youth mental health from cyberbullying and manipulative algorithms following warnings from health authorities.Gabriel Attal expects the measure to take effect in September 2026 once approved by the Senate and coordinated with new EU age verification systems.