France to limit teens' access to

As part of efforts to protect youth from the negative influence of social media, President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to pass a law restricting teenagers' access to online resources. According to government sources, the new legislation will be ready for signing before the president's term ends in 2027. The government is already preparing the draft and plans to present it in early 2026, expecting approval from parliament.

The law's essence involves restricting access to certain social networks for users under 18 years of age, while teenagers above this age will be able to use them only after passing verification. The goal is to reduce the impact of unreliable content and help families regulate time spent online.

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Attention to legislative measures restricting access to online resources in Europe has increased through parallel initiatives in several countries.