French lawmakers race to introduce an under-15 social media ban before the new school year

PARIS (AP) — French lawmakers reached a compromise Monday that could allow a bill banning social media for children under 15 to enter into force at the start of the new school year in September.

With Parliament’s summer recess looming, time is running out.

After the European Commission found that the latest version of the bill was not fully compatible with EU law, members of the National Assembly and the Senate held conclusive talks Monday, sealing a deal on an amended bill that will go before both chambers for a final vote on Tuesday.

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