Government Schemes and Policy · 1 January 2026
France Social Media Ban for Under-15s to Protect Children
Exam-focused facts from the 1 January 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- France will ban social media use for children under 15 starting September 2026.
- The ban also prohibits mobile phones in high schools for students aged 15 to 18.
- The draft bill has been completed and will be submitted to France’s Conseil d’État for legal review.