DREAM / The Prime Minister resigns and wakes up under the Parisian bridge!

 Kliko këtu për të tjera
Voxpress:

"Our children's brains are not for sale", Macron: We will ban social media for minors under the age of 15

2026-01-26 20:45:44Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
"Our children's brains are not for sale", Macron: We will ban
Illustrative photo

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the legal process to be accelerated - to ensure that a social media ban for children under 15 - can come into effect by the start of the new school year in September.

Macron said he had asked his government to start an accelerated procedure - so that the bill could progress as quickly as possible - and be approved by the Senate in time.

"The brains of our children and adolescents are not for sale," Macron said.

"The emotions of our children and teenagers are not for sale or to be manipulated. Neither by American platforms nor by Chinese algorithms," he stressed.

Macron's statement comes just days after the British government said it was considering a decision to ban teenagers from using social media - as part of a tightening of laws - designed to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time.

According to France's health watchdog, ANSES (National Agency for Health and Safety in Food, Environment and Work), one in two teenagers spends between two and five hours a day on their smartphone.

A report published in December said that almost 90% of young people aged 12 to 17 use a smartphone every day to access the internet and that 58% of them use their devices for social networking.

The report highlighted a number of harmful effects associated with social media use, including reduced self-esteem and increased exposure to content linked to risky behaviours, such as self-harm, drug use and suicide.

Several French families have filed complaints against TikTok, following the suicides of teenagers who believe they are linked to dangerous content.

"We are banning social networks for minors under 15 and we will ban mobile phones in our high schools," Macron said.

"I think this is a clear rule. Clear for our teenagers, clear for families, clear for teachers, and we are moving forward," he added, referring to the relevant bill that will be considered today in a public session.


Në përputhje me standarded JTI

Video

SHIKO KANALIN NE YOUTUBE
×