France is reportedly planning to ban social media access for children under 15 and prohibit mobile phones in high schools starting September 2026. President Emmanuel Macron has cited concerns over online harms, violence among youth, and mental health issues, drawing inspiration from Australia's similar ban. Draft legislation is expected to be submitted for legal review in early January, with parliamentary debate to follow. While a 2023 law requiring parental consent for under-15s faced enforcement challenges, this new proposal aims for stricter implementation.