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.