Macron urges EU ban on social media for kids under 15
By The BriefBrief
French President Emmanuel Macron urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to support EU-level legislation banning social media for children under 15. Macron said his own efforts in France had failed, prompting the call for action at the EU level.
WHO:Emmanuel Macron
WHAT:Macron urged the European Commission to back EU legislation banning social media for children under 15.
WHEN:Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 3:11 AM ET
WHERE:France
WHY:Macron said his efforts to address the issue in France had failed, leading him to seek EU-level legislation.
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