Following a setback from the nation's Constitutional Council, the French government has introduced a revised legislative proposal aimed at banning social media access for children under the age of 15. The previous attempt was rejected in mid-August after officials ruled that it unfairly infringed upon the right to freedom of expression. In response, President Emmanuel Macron confirmed on Monday that the government has completed a period of intense technical adjustments and is now submitting the new draft to the European Commission for review.

This formal notification serves as a critical move to ensure the proposed law aligns with broader European Union regulations. President Macron has positioned this initiative as a primary goal for his final year in office, advocating for the policy to be adopted across the entire EU. As concerns regarding the psychological and developmental impacts of social media on youth continue to mount, international interest in the issue is growing. With EU leadership also preparing to address the topic this week, France’s latest effort reflects a wider global trend toward implementing stricter digital safeguards for minors.