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Snapchat

Social media platform that France's parliament voted to ban for users under 15 as part of child protection measures.

2018-01-122026-06-25
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What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. June 2024

  2. The Namibian

    Snapchat is alleged to have caused young people to suffer from mental health issues

    Source

    “Experts say major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok have caused young people to suffer from mental health issues.”

    Why students harmed by addictive social media need more than cellphone bans, surveillance
  3. February 2019

  4. The Namibian

    Snapchat has flourished due to video content explosion

    Source

    “Video content has exploded over the years, which is why companies such as Snapchat and YouTube have flourished.”

    You're About To Go Live
  5. July 2018

  6. The Namibian

    Snapchat experienced decline following controversy around Rihanna and new changes

    Source

    “Because, let's face it, apps such as Periscope were dying. So was Snapchat following its controversy around Rihanna and the new changes that it brought about.”

    IGTV – Video's Next Best Hub
  7. March 2018

  8. The Namibian

    Snapchat is described as having had reputation slowly dwindling after app redesign

    Source

    “Although it was seen as one of the top video apps in the world, Snapchat's reputation is slowly but surely dwindling.”

    The Rise and Fall of Snapchat
World & Region

France's parliament backs bill banning social media for under-15s

The News

France's lower house voted 116-23 in favour of legislation that would ban under-15s from accessing platforms like Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok, with President Macron calling it a "major step" toward protecting children's mental health. The bill now goes to the Senate for approval, and similar restrictions are being considered in other European countries including Denmark, Greece, Spain and Ireland.

27 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. France's parliament backs bill banning social media for under-15s

    France's lower house voted 116-23 in favour of legislation that would ban under-15s from accessing platforms like Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok, with President Macron calling it a "major step" toward protecting children's mental health. The bill now goes to the Senate for approval, and similar restrictions are being considered in other European countries including Denmark, Greece, Spain and Ireland.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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