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France moves to ban social media for under-15s, bar cellphones in high schools

 Published: 11:37, 1 January 2026

France moves to ban social media for under-15s, bar cellphones in high schools

France in January will examine a bill aiming to ban social media for under-15s and cellphones in high schools, broadcaster Franceinfo reported Wednesday.

The French Council of State will examine the bill on Jan. 8 with an aim to ban access to social media for young people under age 15 and prohibit the use of cellphones in high schools starting with the new school year, meaning September 2026.

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