French lawmakers have approved a bill that would ban the use of social media for children under 15, as President Emmanuel Macron steps up efforts to protect minors.
The bill was adopted by the lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, with 130 votes to 21 after a long hearing on Monday (26/1) local time.
Furthermore, the bill will be sent to the Senate for further discussion before it can officially become a law.
As reported by ANTARA from Anadolu, President Macron welcomed the results of the vote through his X social media platform. He called the adoption of the bill a "major step" in protecting French children and adolescents.
Macron said it was now up to the Senate to continue "constructive work" so that the ban could take effect from the start of the next school year.
"Because the minds of our children are not for sale. Not to American platforms, nor to Chinese networks," Macron said.
"Because their dreams should not be dictated by algorithms. Because we do not want a generation that is anxious, but a generation that believes in France, the Republic, and its values," he added.
The French president concluded by stressing that he would ensure that by September 1, French children and adolescents "will finally be protected."
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