A secondary school pupil in Nogent, France, was arrested after fatally stabbing a 31-year-old school assistant during a bag search. In response to rising concerns about school violence and youth mental health, President Macron proposed banning social media for children under 15, emphasizing that platforms could verify age. If there is no EU agreement on restrictions, France plans to act unilaterally. Additionally, French authorities are advancing measures such as banning knife sales to minors and testing metal detectors in schools, aiming to enhance safety in educational environments.
President Macron's proposal to ban social media for children under 15 aims to address increasing concerns over youth safety and mental health amidst rising violence.
Given the serious implications of the incident involving a school assistant's murder, Macron emphasized the urgency of enacting regulations on social media and school safety.
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