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France has taken one of the boldest steps in the global push to protect children online: the French Senate approved a bill in April 2026 that would ban children under 15 from accessing social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. If the legislation passes into law — which requires reconciliation between the Senate and National Assembly — platforms could be barred from onboarding new users under 15 as early as September 2026.This is not a soft parental advisory. This is a hard block, backed by fines that could reach **6% of a platform's global annual revenue** under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) framework.
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The French Senate approved the bill on April 1, 2026. The National Assembly passed its version in January 2026. The two chambers must now agree on a single compromise text before the law takes effect.
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The legislation introduces a two-tier system. Here's how it breaks down:
**Tier 1 — Full Ban:** Platforms classified as harmful to a child's "physical, mental, or moral development" will be completely off-limits for users under 15. No workarounds. No parental override.
**Tier 2 — Parental Consent:** Other platforms — those not deemed explicitly harmful — may still allow under-15 access, but only with verified parental consent.
**Exempt categories:** Educational platforms and online encyclopedias (think Wikipedia, Khan Academy) are exempt from the restrictions entirely.
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- Age threshold: Under 15 years old
- National Assembly vote: January 26, 2026
- Senate vote: April 1, 2026
- New accounts enforcement target: September 1, 2026
- Existing accounts deadline: December 31, 2026
- Maximum fine: 6% of global annual turnover
- Exemptions: Educational platforms, online encyclopedias
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## Which Platforms Are Affected?
While the law doesn't name platforms explicitly, the targets are obvious. TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube are all in scope. These are the platforms French teenagers use most — and the ones facing the steepest compliance burden.
For full coverage, visit https://www.linos.ai/technology/france-social-media-ban-children-under-15-2026/
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