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French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15

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France has approved a sweeping ban on social media platforms for children under fifteen, per NPR. The move makes France the first country in the European Union to pass such a restriction, coming amid growing worldwide concerns about the harmful effects of digital content on young people.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/22/g-s1-134875/france-social-...

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