Search Ends for Missing 4-Year-Old Madoua, Likely Fallen into Marne River
Search efforts for 4-year-old autistic Madoua, believed to have fallen into the Marne River, have ended amid criticism of delayed child protection involvement.
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French National Assembly Approves Law Banning Social Media Access for Minors Under 15
The French National Assembly has approved a law banning social media access for individuals under 15, aiming to protect adolescent health and establishing France as a pioneer in Europe following Australia.
French Legal and Parental Challenges Arise Over Minors' Access to Social Media and Online Games
France grapples with legal challenges and calls for parental vigilance in regulating minors' access to social media and the online game Roblox.
France to Ban Social Media Access for Under-15s Starting September 2026
France plans to ban social media access for children under 15 starting September 2026, alongside extending phone bans in high schools, aiming to protect youth from digital harms.
Police Major in Rouen and Animator in Nantes Face Sexual Assault Allegations Involving Minors
Two ongoing French investigations involve sexual assault allegations against minors: a Rouen police major charged and detained, and a Nantes man denying accusations affecting 13 children.
Paris Educational Home Child Abuse Sparks Investigation and Calls for Reform
A boy's forcible shaving at a Paris children’s home has triggered an investigation and a government push for child protection reform.
French National Assembly Unanimously Passes Law Guaranteeing Legal Representation for Minors Under Educational Assistance
The French National Assembly unanimously passed a law guaranteeing legal representation for minors under educational assistance, enhancing protections for vulnerable children.
Macron Proposes Law to Restrict Social Media Access for Minors Under 15 or 16
President Emmanuel Macron plans to introduce a law establishing a minimum age of 15 or 16 for social media access with mandatory age verification to protect minors.
Calls for Urgent Reform as Rights Violations Plague Minors in French Psychiatric Care
Dominique Simonnot exposes ongoing rights violations of children in psychiatric care, urging legal reforms to prohibit isolation and restraint in hospitals.
New Sexual Assault Complaint Emerges in Paris Kindergarten Involving a 3-Year-Old Girl
A 3-year-old girl in a Paris kindergarten reported sexual assault, prompting school and family responses amid broader child protection reform efforts.
13-year-old charged in Besançon over filmed rape of 9-year-old child
A 13-year-old boy in Besançon has been charged for raping and filming a 9-year-old child, with judicial authorities clarifying an 8-year-old involved cannot be held criminally responsible.
Amnesty International Files Complaint Against TikTok Over Mental Health Risks to Youth
Amnesty International has lodged a formal complaint against TikTok for exposing youth to harmful mental health content, challenging the platform's compliance with EU laws.
Child Abduction Alert in Alençon Ends Without Finding 3-Year-Old Khuslen
The child abduction alert for 3-year-old Khuslen in Alençon was canceled without her being found, but search efforts continue.
Amber Alert Issued in Alençon for Abducted Three-Year-Old Girl Khuslen
An amber alert was issued in Alençon, France, for Khuslen, a three-year-old girl abducted by her father, prompting public assistance appeal.
Parliament Proposes Stricter Digital Safety Measures for Minors in France
France's parliamentary commission recommends a ban on social media for children under 15 and a curfew for teens.