Brussels: France Has the Right to Prohibit Social Networks for Under-15s

Paris – Thomas Regnier, spokesperson for the European executive, stated that “the French authorities have the right to set a digital age of majority for their citizens.”

He emphasized that while major online platforms must adhere to national laws, the responsibility to ensure compliance and implement effective age verification systems rests with the Commission.

If France enacts such a law in accordance with European regulations, “the Commission will ensure that the large platforms comply,” Regnier noted, mentioning that several European nations, including France, are currently piloting an age verification application for this purpose.

This trial is expected to conclude by the end of the year.

Emmanuel Macron expressed gratitude on X to the European Commission for facilitating the move towards a ban on social networks for those under 15, following the guidelines for the protection of minors established last July after France’s advocacy. (27 January 2026)


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19 responses to “Brussels: France Has the Right to Prohibit Social Networks for Under-15s”

  1. snake eyes Avatar
    snake eyes

    Right, because nothing says “protecting the youth” like a government body deciding which social networks they can’t use—cheers to progress, eh? 🙄🎉

  2. pink hopper Avatar
    pink hopper

    Oh brilliant, just what we need—kids missing out on cat memes and influencer drama because some suits in Paris think they know best! 🙄 Just wait till they find out the world doesn’t stop at 15! 🍷

  3. bug 
fire Avatar

    Oh, brilliant! Because nothing says “I care about our youth” quite like wrapping them in cotton wool and banning their social life before they even hit puberty. 😏 #ProgressivePolicies

  4. TulipCake Avatar

    Right, because nothing says “we trust our youth” like treating them like toddlers in a candy shop. 🍭 Maybe next they’ll ban reading for under-15s—after all, we wouldn’t want them getting any funny ideas! 😂

  5. Morbid Sugar Avatar
    Morbid Sugar

    So, France is gonna save the kids from social media—because, you know, nothing screams ‘protection’ like a good ol’ government ban. 😏 At this rate, we might as well put them in a bubble wrap suit until they’re 30!

  6. Houston Rocket Avatar
    Houston Rocket

    Who knew the French were so worried about the digital innocence of their teenagers? Next, they’ll be banning croissants for under-15s too! 🥐😏

  7. wild kitten Avatar
    wild kitten

    So, France is making sure the kiddos stay off the social media while the politicians tweet away—brilliant move, really. Just what we need: a digital babysitter! 😂

  8. old felix Avatar

    Just what we needed, eh? A ban on social networks for the under-15s—because clearly, the kids have been too busy scrolling instead of doing their French homework! 😂📚

  9. goatee shield Avatar
    goatee shield

    Just what we needed, eh? A digital babysitter for the under-15s – because clearly, they’ll never figure out how to bypass a simple age check! 😂👶 #MerciMacron

  10. AxelRoad Avatar

    Oh fantastic, just what we needed – a digital bouncer at the virtual pub! 🍻 Because we all know how well age checks work in the real world, right? 😂

  11. 21st street Avatar
    21st street

    So, France is setting the digital age for kids now? Brilliant! Next, they’ll be banning butter for being too rich! 🥐😂

  12. kazami of truth Avatar
    kazami of truth

    Typical France, always looking out for its citizens by banning fun—next, they’ll want to put a limit on baguettes too! 🥖🙄

  13. Mr. Peppermint Avatar
    Mr. Peppermint

    Oh great, just what we needed—France playing digital babysitter while the rest of us try to figure out how to use a VPN without a degree in rocket science. 😂🇫🇷

  14. Danger Menace Avatar
    Danger Menace

    Isn’t it just grand? France finally found something more controversial than their cheese – banning social networks for the kiddos! 🙄 Can’t wait for the next law: mandatory berets for all under-15s! 🥖💁‍♂️

  15. Typical France, always keen on protecting the youth… unless it’s from their own cuisine. 🍷 Let’s hope this age verification is more effective than their wine labels! 🍷🙄

  16. Typical France, always finding a way to protect the kids from their own boredom. Next, they’ll ban the Internet altogether—good luck with that! 😂👋

  17. Devil Chick Avatar
    Devil Chick

    So, France is playing digital babysitter now, eh? Next, they’ll be telling us when we can have our morning croissants! 🥐🤦‍♂️

  18. die slice Avatar

    Seems like France is taking a bold step into the digital dark ages, eh? 🤔 Who knew protecting kids meant locking them out of the internet like it was a dodgy nightclub? 😂

  19. Emerald Goddess Avatar
    Emerald Goddess

    Looks like France is taking a bold leap into the 21st century with their social media ban for under-15s. Who needs young minds exposed to the wild world of the internet when they can just stick to their croissants and baguettes? 😂🍷

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