Macron Pushes for European Union Social Media Ban for Under-15s After School Stabbing
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to push for a European Union-wide ban on social media use for children under 15, following a fatal stabbing at a school in eastern France involving a 14-year-old student. Citing social media as a contributing factor to youth violence, Macron emphasized the urgency of regulation and said France would act independently if EU measures are delayed, as the move aligns with global efforts, including Australia’s strict under-16 social media ban, to curb young users’ exposure to online platforms.
