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Macron urges swift EU approval of French under-15 social media ban

By Sara Brandstätter and Luca Bertuzzi ( March 19, 2026, 13:42 GMT | Insight) -- French President Emmanuel Macron has urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to quickly approve France’s planned ban on social media access for children under 15. In a letter seen by MLex, Macron signals that the government is accelerating its domestic legislative process and expects a rapid response from Brussels once the draft law is formally notified under EU rules.French President Emmanuel Macron has urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to quickly approve France’s planned ban on social media access for children under 15....

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