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France looks to be next in banning kids from social media

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 27 Jan 2026, 10:11am
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France looks to be next in banning kids from social media

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 27 Jan 2026, 10:11am

Another country is looking to ban social media for children: France. 

The French Parliament is due to vote on a bill that would block social media platforms such as Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok for those under the age of 15.  

Another clause would also ban the use of mobile phones in senior schools. 

France Correspondent Catherine Field told Mike Hosking the bill is on a fast-track procedure, and it looks as though it will pass. 

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