France: Bill on protecting minors from the risks arising from the use of social networks including age verification requirement was passed by National Assembly

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Bill on protecting minors from the risks arising from the use of social networks including age verification requirement was passed by National Assembly

On 26 January 2026, the National Assembly passed at first reading the Bill on protecting minors from the risks arising from the use of social networks under the accelerated procedure. The passed text prohibits access to online social network service…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2025-11-18
under deliberation

On 18 November 2025, the Bill on protecting minors from the risks arising from the use of social ne…

2026-01-26
under deliberation

On 26 January 2026, the National Assembly passed at first reading the Bill on protecting minors fro…