Society'It has to work': France nears approval of under-15 social media ban

France’s two parliamentary chambers are expected to give final approval to legislation barring children under 15 from social media. The measure comes amid growing concern about the mental health of young people. If enacted, France would follow Australia’s example. Australia introduced the world’s first ban for under-16s in December, covering platforms such as Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube. The French legislation is presented as a measure that must deliver results.