France: Bill on protecting minors from the risks arising from the use of social networks was passed by Senate with amendments to exclude advertising restrictions

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Bill on protecting minors from the risks arising from the use of social networks was passed by Senate with amendments to exclude advertising restrictions

On 31 March 2026, the Senate passed at first reading, with amendments, the Bill on protecting minors from the risks arising from the use of social networks. Among these amendments, the Senate removed the provision prohibiting direct and indirect adv…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice 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 National Assembly registered the Bill on protecting minors from the risks …

2026-01-26
under deliberation

On 26 January 2026, the National Assembly passed at first reading, under the accelerated procedure,…

2026-03-31
rejected

On 31 March 2026, the Senate passed at first reading, with amendments, the Bill on protecting minor…