President Macron of France Backs Social Media Restrictions for Children
The New York Times••world
Key Points:
- French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for restricting children's access to social media, proposing a ban for those under 15 years old as part of draft legislation expected to be debated in Parliament in January.
- The proposed plan aims to implement the ban by September and extend existing mobile phone restrictions from primary and middle schools to high schools.
- This move follows Australia's recent implementation of a social media ban for children under 16, with Malaysia and several European countries like Spain, Romania, and Denmark considering similar measures.
- In France, 79% of parents support such restrictions, and although a previous law was passed in 2023, it was never enacted due to conflicts with European legislation.
