French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15
French lawmakers reached a compromise Monday that could allow a bill banning social media for children under 15 to enter into force at the start of the new school year in September. With Parliament’s summer recess looming, time is running out.
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2 developments- Jul 20French lawmakers race to introduce an under-15 social media ban before the new school year
- Jul 21French lawmakers adopt a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
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