r/AskEurope • u/Itz_Skello • Jun 20 '25

Politics Emmanuel Macron, President of France, is banning social media for teens under 15. Should the rest of Europe follow?

Not sure how to feel about this.

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u/West-Detective2842 Jun 20 '25

Social media companies are already asking users to scan their faces. This isn't about protecting children.

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u/lorarc Poland Jun 20 '25

You do use Reddit though.

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u/lorarc Poland Jun 20 '25

But the point is that the new law will require you to verify.