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France becomes first EU country to ban social media for under-15s

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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The coverage of France's social media ban for under-15s shows broad agreement on the facts, but varying tones and emphasis. The left-leaning Mirror News frames the ban as a protective measure, while the centre and right-leaning outlets, Express World and Guardian World, focus on the introduction of the age restriction in a more neutral and informative manner.
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Left
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Independent World
Neutral
France becomes first EU country to ban social media for under-15s
The legislation is one of the final major measures adopted under Emmanuel Macron’s presidency before he leaves office next year
22 Jul, 06:47
BBC Business
Neutral
France passes law banning under-15s from social media
The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.
22 Jul, 03:50
Mirror News
Neutral
France first EU country to ban social media for under 15s 'to protect children'
French president Emmanuel Macron wants the ban to be introduced ahead of the new school year as both parliament chambers voted in favour of it
21 Jul, 21:47
Guardian World
Neutral
France first European country to ban social media access for under-15s
Parliament votes to stop children using apps such as TikTok in policy championed by Emmanuel Macron France’s parliament has approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first European country to bar children from apps such as TikTok. The president, Emmanuel Macron, has championed the ban as a major reform of his final term in office and pledged to enforce it by September. Continue
21 Jul, 19:14
Centre
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Sky World
Neutral
France approves blanket social media ban for under-15s
France has approved a blanket ban on under-15 children using social media, the first European country to introduce such a restriction.
21 Jul, 19:53
Right
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Express World
Neutral
France becomes first EU nation to ban social media access for under-15s
The landmark measure is a flagship initiative of Emmanuel Macron's second term.
21 Jul, 19:30