France Becomes First EU Country to Officially Ban Social Media for Children France has become the first European Union country to take a hard stance against social media use by minors, banning under 15s from using these platforms as of September 1.
This move follows in the footsteps of the UK and Australia, but its implications are far reaching and multifaceted.
The End of Easy Answers The French ban is a response to growing concerns about social media's effects on children's mental health, online safety, and social skills.