Current Affairs - International - Discussion

France has passed a landmark law that will prohibit children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, with full implementation beginning in January 2027. The legislation requires mandatory age verification for both new and existing user accounts and aims to protect minors from harmful online content, cyberbullying, exploitation, and mental health risks. Introduced as part of President Emmanuel Macron’s child safety initiative, France became the first European country to adopt such a nationwide measure. The move reflects a growing global trend toward stricter online safety regulations for children, although concerns remain regarding privacy, data protection, and effective enforcement.