France's National Assembly has voted to ban social media for people under 15. This happened after a long meeting overnight. The government wants to protect young people from too much online influence. President Emmanuel Macron supports the ban. He wants it to start before school begins on September 1st.
Evidence shows that too much screen time can harm young people's minds. Lawmakers worry about anxiety and sadness from social media. They also worry about body image issues. Member of Parliament Laure Miller said, "Social networks are not harmless." President Macron said, "Our children's brains are not for sale." This means the ban aims to protect children from being used by companies.
The vote was 116 in favour and 23 against. This is an important step for France. Other countries are also making rules for children online. Australia has similar new laws. If this French bill passes the Senate, it will ban apps like Snapchat and TikTok for under-15s.
However, the bill still needs approval from the French Senate. The government wants this to happen quickly. This ban could change how young people use the internet. The main goal is to create a healthier online space. It aims to reduce stress and harm from social media. The next few weeks will show if this law becomes real.