Reason iconReasonJul 22, 2026

France Passes Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Leading Europe's Crackdown on Internet Freedom

French President Emmanuel Macron has advocated for social media bans before.

France Passes Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Leading Europe's Crackdown on Internet Freedom

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French President Emmanuel Macron has advocated for social media bans before.

French President Emmanuel Macron has advocated for social media bans before. Now, he's gotten his wish before leaving office.

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