French government proposes revised social media ban for children under 15

On Monday, September 14, 2026, the French government submitted a revised legislative proposal to the European Commission aiming to ban access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15. The initiative follows the rejection of a previous draft by the French Constitutional Council, which had deemed the original measures a disproportionate restriction on freedom of expression.

President Emmanuel Macron announced the submission after instructing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to develop a solution that satisfies both the Constitutional Council’s legal concerns and European Union regulatory requirements. The government is currently undergoing a technical review process to ensure full compatibility with European law. This legislative push remains a high priority for the President, who aims to have the ban fully operational before his second term concludes.

The proposal marks a significant step following the initial blockage of the bill in mid-August. The administration maintains its commitment to protecting minors from risks associated with social media platforms, emphasizing that the government intends to follow through with the implementation process despite previous legal setbacks.