Slovenia🏛️ PoliticsLean Progressive9/7/2026

Macron wants to ban social networks for under-15s at EU level

Na podlagi poročila francoske tiskovne agencije AFP je objavljeno, da je francoski predsednik Emmanuel Macron predlog za prepoved družbenih omrežij za otroke mlajših od 15 let na ravni EU. V pismu, ki ga je poslal 29. avgusta, je Macron poudaril potrebo po 'zaščiti vse otroke v EU' in obrazložil svojo odločitev z izpolnitevjo zakona, ki bo v skladu s pravom EU in francosko ustavo. Ustavni svet v Franciji je sredino avgusta razveljavil podoben zakon, kar je povzročilo novo oblikovanje zakonodaje. Predsedniška palača je naročila premierju Sebastienu Lecornuju, naj pripravi nov 'pravno trden osnutek' zakonodaje, ki bo spoštoval odločitev ustavnega sveta in evropski regulativni okvir. Tudi v drugih državah, kot so Avstralia, Avstrija, Španija, Italija in Slovenija, se razvijajo podobne politike glede omejitve uporabe družbenih omrežij za otroke.

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a European Union-wide ban on social media access for individuals under the age of 15, according to a letter he sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the end of August. This request was revealed by the French news agency AFP on September 7, 2026. Macron described the measure as necessary to "protect all children in the EU." The letter, dated August 29, stated that Macron believes it is essential today to go further and harmonize this restriction through a new European text. A similar law had been enacted in France in July but was later struck down by the Constitutional Council in mid-August. The council ruled that the law disproportionately infringed on freedom of expression and did not provide sufficient safeguards for privacy. In response to this legal challenge, the Elysée Palace announced that Macron had instructed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to prepare a new, legally sound draft of legislation that would comply with both the Constitutional Council's decision and the European regulatory framework. Despite the setback, Macron’s determination to implement the reform remains unchanged. Under the original French law, the implementation of the social media ban would have occurred in two stages. Starting September 1, individuals under 15 years old would have been prevented from creating new accounts on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Existing accounts would have faced restrictions beginning January 1, 2027. Macron emphasized the urgency of the issue, stating that the need for action is immediate. He aims to form a coalition within the EU to achieve a "digital majority," although there are differences among member states regarding the specific age threshold. Macron requested that the European text ensure age verification relies on robust national and European solutions that respect privacy protections. Additionally, he sought provisions to target and regulate addictive features on these platforms, including default safety standards such as time limits for usage. Earlier this year, von der Leyen had promised proposals after the summer, indicating she wanted to consider a progressive and gradual access approach based on different age groups. This seemed to align with the recommendation of a European expert committee suggesting a ban for users under 13 and less stringent measures for those aged 13 to 18. As von der Leyen prepares her own plan, Macron continues to push for swift action. His goal is to have the ban operational in France by the time he leaves office in spring. However, he insists that moving forward with a European-level regulation is crucial to protect children across the entire union.

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Macron wants to ban social networks for under-15s at EU level

Bias read (Center): Artikel opisuje politično debato o prepovedi družbenih omrežij za otroke, vendar ne izraža jasne stranske pozicije. Poudarja različne stališča, kot so odločitev ustavnega sveta in Macronovo odločenost, ter opisuje dejanske dogodke brez enostrannega kritičnega pristopa. Zato se oceni kot neutralen.

Why factuality (85): The article accurately reports on Macron's proposal for an EU-wide ban on social media for children under 15, citing a letter from August 29th received by AFP. It provides details on France’s previous law, the Constitutional Council’s reversal, and the current plan to draft a new legal framework. Th

Why objectivity (80): The tone remains neutral, presenting facts about Macron's intentions and the political process without overt bias. However, there is slight emphasis on Macron's determination, which could be seen as slightly more favorable towards his position.

STA – Slovenska tiskovna agencijaState / PublicProgressiveFactual: no official source document/info detectedObjective 859/7/2026

Macron wants to ban social networks for under-15s at EU level

Francoski predsednik Emmanuel Macron je v pismu Evropski komisiji predlagal, da se razvije evropski predlog o prepovedi dostopa do družbenih omrežij za osebe mlajše od 15 let. Cilj predloga je 'zaščititi vse otroke v EU', kot je navedel v pismu, ki ga je danes objavila francoska tiskovna agencija AFP. Predlog podpira idejo o zaščiti otrok pred negativnimi vplivi družbenih omrežij, vendar ni še jasno, kako bi bil izveden na pravilni ravni EU.

Bias read (Progressive): Predlog Macrona za prepoved dostopa do družbenih omrežij za mlajše od 15 let ima sklon levičarsko politični tradiciji, ki podpira zaščito otrok pred digitalnimi riziki. Čeprav ne obstaja jasen smeren članek, je sam predlog v skladu z levičarskim pogledom na regulacijo tehnologije in zaščito javnega

Why factuality: no official source document/info detected

Why objectivity (85): The article maintains a highly neutral tone, focusing solely on Macron's request without commentary or emotional language. It avoids any indication of favoring one political stance over another.

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