Current Affairs - International - Discussion

France is proposing strict regulations to limit social media use for children under 15 unless parents give consent. The plan requires platforms to verify the age of users and block accounts of children without approval, with heavy financial penalties for non-compliance. This initiative addresses concerns about mental health, exposure to harmful content, cyberbullying, and addictive online behavior among young users. By placing responsibility on social media companies rather than solely on parents, France aims to enforce stronger state-led digital safeguards. The proposal may also influence broader European Union policies on child online safety.