President Macron wants to impose age verification on social networks and prohibit access for minors under 15-16 years old, through a bill in 2026.

Emmanuel Macron announced that he intends to introduce a law that will require social networks to verify the age of users, prohibiting access to those under 15 or 16 years old. The draft law will be submitted to parliament in January 2026, with the aim of reaching a consensus on this issue. Macron emphasized that Australia has already implemented a similar measure, disconnecting hundreds of thousands of teenagers from social platforms for those under 16 years old. He highlighted the negative impact of screen time on educational performance and mental health.