France eyes ban on social media for under-15s

France's public health watchdog last year said platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram were detrimental to adolescents, particularly girls, though it was not the sole reason for their declining mental health. — REUTERS

PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron is hoping France will become one of the first European Union countries to ban social media for under-15s, following similar moves in Australia and Indonesia.

Both houses of parliament seem to have different visions for the ban, meaning they will likely need to reach a compromise before it can become law.