| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | France proposes ban on social media access for children under 15. |
| Purpose | Protect children from online harm, excessive screen time, and mental health issues. |
| Key Proposal | Social media platforms must verify user age; block accounts of children under 15 without parental consent. |
| Penalties | Heavy financial penalties for non-compliant platforms. |
| Government Concerns | Mental health, cyberbullying, harmful content, privacy risks, addictive behaviour. |
| Criticism | Age verification challenges, privacy violations, potential bypassing of restrictions, EU legal conflicts. |
| Global Context | Similar bans or proposals in Australia and Malaysia; growing global focus on child online safety. |
| Political Backing | Emmanuel Macron supports the proposal as a public health priority. |
| Future Implications | France may push for EU-level regulations to ensure consistency. |
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