Ban social media for under-15s, regulate addictive features, Macron tells EU
By Sara Brandstätter ( September 8, 2026, 13:12 GMT | Insight) -- Social media platforms should be banned for under-15s and face stricter EU rules on addictive features and safety by default, French President Emmanuel Macron has told European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. His call comes ahead of an expected EU child-safety initiative, as several member states pursue differing age restrictions and France rewrites its own law after a court setback.Social media platforms should be banned for under-15s and face stricter EU rules on addictive features and safety by default, French President Emmanuel Macron has told European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen....
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