On September 14, local time, French President Emmanuel Macron announced in a social media post that the French government notified the European Commission on the same day of a new version of the law prohibiting minors under 15 from using social media. Earlier, the French Constitutional Council vetoed the original bill in August on the grounds that the relevant regulations constituted an “excessive violation” of young people's freedom of speech and communication. The new plan no longer directly lists prohibited social media platforms; instead, it is intended to restrict about 10 harmful or addictive features, including automatic video playback, nightly push notifications, and communication with unfamiliar accounts. At the same time, the program allows minors between the ages of 13 and 15 to be exempted with the consent of a legal guardian.

On September 14, local time, French President Emmanuel Macron announced in a social media post that the French government notified the European Commission on the same day of a new version of the law prohibiting minors under 15 from using social media. Earlier, the French Constitutional Council vetoed the original bill in August on the grounds that the relevant regulations constituted an “excessive violation” of young people's freedom of speech and communication. The new plan no longer directly lists prohibited social media platforms; instead, it is intended to restrict about 10 harmful or addictive features, including automatic video playback, nightly push notifications, and communication with unfamiliar accounts. At the same time, the program allows minors between the ages of 13 and 15 to be exempted with the consent of a legal guardian.