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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Macron Pushes Fast-Track Ban On Social Media For Under-15s In France
Caption: Macron Pushes Fast-Track Ban On Social Media For Under-15s In France. Emmanuel Macron is urging his government to fast-track legislation banning social media use for children under 15, aiming for the law to take effect by September. In a video broadcast by BFM-TV, Macron stressed that children’s emotions and attention should not be exploited by digital platforms or algorithms. The French president asked lawmakers to use anugerated parliamentary procedure so the bill can pass the Senate before the next school year begins. France’s health watchdog warns that half of French teenagers spend two to five hours a day on smartphones, with nearly 90% of those aged 12–17 accessing the internet daily via mobile devices. A December report linked heavy social media use to lower self-esteem and greater exposure to harmful content, including material associated with self-harm, drugs and suicide. Several French families have filed lawsuits against TikTok, alleging the platform exposed teenagers to dangerous content connected to suicides. Macron’s move follows similar debates abroad, with Australia reporting millions of underage accounts removed after introducing a nationwide social media ban for under-16s. French authorities say the proposed ban, alongside restrictions on mobile phones in schools, is meant to provide clear rules for families, teachers and students. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Emmanuel Macron,France,social media ban,children under 15,digital safety,smartphones,child protection,online harm,TikTok,mental health,regulation,Europe
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