French President Emmanuel Macron urges the European Commission to back EU-wide legislation banning social media for children under 15. Multiple outlets report that the move follows his request to EU institutions framed around protecting children online.
The reporting is tied to a domestic setback in France. Outlets say France’s Constitutional Council struck down a national social media ban for under-15s, preventing the measure from taking effect as scheduled. Several sources add that Macron had previously sought action at the national level but is now pressing Brussels to act through new EU rules.
Coverage emphasizes slightly different angles. Some outlets focus on Macron’s demand to “fast-track” EU action, while others highlight that he communicates the request through a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen dated August 29. All accounts describe the EU response as a debate or a step toward possible legislation rather than an already agreed ban.
