France proposes social media ban, following the Australian model for under-15s

For several years, the French government has explored ways to limit teenagers’ access to social media due to its harmful impact on mental health, and new guidance from the European Commission could now make it easier for France to pass legislation on the matter. A bill proposing a ban on social media for children under 15 has already been introduced and is expected to be debated early this year, with F24’s Solange Mougin reporting on how families feel about the proposal.