Macron urges EU-wide social media ban for under-15s in letter to von der Leyen
French President Emmanuel Macron has urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to adopt an EU-wide ban on social media access for users under 15, according to a letter dated Aug. 29 and obtained by Agence France-Presse.
In the letter, Macron called for a “European text” to protect “all the children of the Union” by prohibiting access to social platforms for minors under 15. He emphasized the need for a revised legislative framework that “respects EU law and our Constitution,” following France’s Constitutional Council striking down a national law on the issue in August. Macron also pressed for rapid collaboration with Commission services to finalize the measure, stating, “The urgency is clear.”
The president, who has prioritized the issue late in his second term, hopes such a ban will be operational in France before he leaves office next spring. He also advocated for age verification systems that comply with privacy rules and for the EU text to regulate addictive features, including default usage time limits.
Von der Leyen had previously indicated the Commission would propose age-based restrictions after the summer, with reports suggesting an announcement on Sept. 16. However, Estonia has opposed outright bans, arguing platforms should instead be legally required to adapt their designs to protect minors under the Digital Services Act .
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