France proposes new social media
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France proposes new social media ban for under-15s

The latest proposal was seen as restricting children's freedom of expression too much. Now the French president is presenting a new proposal to ban social media for children under 15.

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"After rigorous technical work, the government today announces new proposals to the European Commission," writes President Emmanuel Macron on X.

This is to ensure that the bill is in line with EU legislation.

The announcement comes a month after France's Constitutional Council blocked the previous proposal, citing a "disproportionate restriction" on children's freedom of expression.

Under that proposal, platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook would verify the age of their users and stop young people under 15 from using their services. The draft also included a mobile phone ban in French schools.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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