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France Goes First: Could Europe's Child Social Media Ban Spread Across the EU?

France has enacted a groundbreaking law banning social media for children under 15, aiming to protect them from online harms. This move could set a precedent for digital regulation across Europe.

International Business Times UK

France Social Media Ban Could Force Under-15s Offline in EU-First Crackdown

France has become the first European country to restrict social media access for children under 15, aiming to protect them from online risks. The move is part of a broader digital sovereignty push.

International Business Times UK

France approves social media ban for children under 15, in EU first

French lawmakers have approved a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15, as concerns grow globally over the impact such platforms have on the health and safety of minors.

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Wildfire in southern France under control, blaze rages on in Spain

Much of Europe has seen back-to-back heatwaves this summer. Scientists warn that human-driven climate change will increase the intensity and frequency of heatwaves.

Euronews

France bans social media access for children under 15; becomes 1st European country to bar kids from apps such as TikTok

France has banned children under fifteen from using social media platforms. This new legislation also prohibits mobile phones within French high schools. The government aims to protect young minds from harmful digital content and its effects. Several families have pursued legal action against TikTok over teen suicides. Other European nations…

The Economic Times

France's National Assembly Backs Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Warns Platforms: Verify Ages or Lose Users

France's National Assembly has passed a bill banning social media for children under 15, requiring tech companies to verify ages by September. The move aims to address mental health concerns.

International Business Times UK

France lawmakers pass law banning social media for children under 15; first EU nation to do so

France has approved a nationwide ban on social media for children under fifteen. This new law also prohibits mobile phone use within high schools across the nation. President Macron wants the ban to begin at the start of the next school year. This measure aims to protect young users from…

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France becomes first EU country to ban social media for under-15s

The legislation is one of the final major measures adopted under Emmanuel Macron’s presidency before he leaves office next year

The Independent UK

'No more social media before 15': France passes landmark digital age law

French lawmakers have passed a landmark bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to set a digital age limit.

The Times of India

Outrage in France as Macron appoints senator who fought gay marriage to key rights job

French lawmakers on Tuesday narrowly approved President Emmanuel Macron’s candidate to serve as Défenseur des droits (human rights ombdusman), despite vehement opposition from groups arguing that Senator François-Noël Buffet’s views run counter to the mission of defending the rights of the most vulnerable.

France 24

French lawmakers vote on social media ban for children

French lawmakers are voting on a law to ban social media for children under fifteen. This proposed legislation aims to protect minors from potential online harms and risks. If passed, France would join other nations considering similar restrictions on digital platforms. The new rules would require age verification systems for…

The Economic Times

France and Germany move to tackle EU’s growing trade deficit with China

France and Germany are pressing for a stronger European Union response to China’s growing trade surplus and industrial overcapacity, as concerns mount over the impact on key European sectors.

Radio France Internationale

France expected to approve social media ban for under-15s

PARIS — French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15 on Tuesday, putting France at the forefront of similar efforts in the European Union (EU).

Bangkok Post

French lawmakers expected to pass social media ban for children under 15

France's parliament is set to approve a social media ban for children under 15 on Tuesday after lawmakers from the upper and lower houses reached a compromise on the bill's text Monday. If the bill is approved, France will become the first country in Europe to put such a ban…

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France welcomes Gabon's Oligui as mineral and military ties defy African rift

Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema begins a three-day official visit to France on Monday, underlining the close relationship between Paris and one of its few remaining key allies in Francophone Africa.

France 24

French MPs approve assisted-dying law

On Wednesday, French lawmakers approved a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses. The issue has been championed by President Emmanuel Macron but has been highly contentious politically. Still - opinion polls suggest that a large majority of the French population supports…

Radio France Internationale

France-Morocco rapprochement overshadowed by fresh Pegasus spying claims

As France seeks to rebuild ties with Morocco after years of diplomatic tensions, a new investigation claims Moroccan intelligence targeted senior French officials with Israeli-made Pegasus spyware.

Euronews

Macron and Merz agree to deepen defence ties and push for tougher stance on China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the Noervenich air base near Cologne on Friday for the 26th Franco-German ministerial council.

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The Guardian - UK

A new entente? Bayeux tapestry’s UK arrival ‘closes loop’ on Brexit tensions

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy is among first viewers as epic embroidery is unpacked at British Museum, a landmark in Anglo-French diplomacy

The Independent UK

Germany and France initiate nuclear cooperation as Europe seeks greater security independence

Germany and France are set to deepen nuclear cooperation

France 24

Germany to join French nuclear exercise in bid to boost defence cooperation

Germany will take part in a French nuclear exercise later this year, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday after key defence talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at an air base near Cologne. Merz said the two countries would also continue to develop the ‌cloud solution from ‌the FCAS joint fighter…

The Economic Times

Germany to join French military nuclear exercise: Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Speaking at a press conference alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, Merz said a "strategic steering group" created by both countries would consider how to increase deterrence in the future.

Euronews

Merz hosts Macron in Cologne for key defence talks one month after FCAS initiative collapse

Macron and Merz are holding the critical talks in a symbolic setting where President Charles de Gaulle and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer previously met and agreed on establishing friendly Franco-German ties.

Radio France Internationale

UK Labour party to crown 'King of the North' Burnham as leader and next PM

The United Kingdom's ruling Labour party will confirm veteran politician Andy Burnham as its new leader, and the country's next prime minister, at a special conference on Friday. He becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, replacing Keir Starmer.

France 24

French PM Lecornu seeks deeper ties, energy cooperation on Morocco visit

France and Morocco moved on Thursday to strengthen a renewed partnership that has flourished over the past two years, with French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu hailing their "exceptionally positive" ties in Rabat.

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