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Macron Leads EU Call to Ban Social Media for Minors

4/15/2026

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French President Emmanuel Macron will host an EU video call on April 16 to discuss banning social media for minors.
Attendees include Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and representatives from Italy, the Netherlands, and Ireland.
The European Commission has not set a single age threshold.
Macron prioritizes a ban for children under 15 and seeks legislation by September.

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French President Emmanuel Macron will host an EU video call on April 16 to discuss banning social media for minors.
Attendees include Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and representatives from Italy, the Netherlands, and Ireland.
The European Commission has not set a single age threshold.
Macron prioritizes a ban for children under 15 and seeks legislation by September.