At the beginning of the school year, French President Emmanuel Macron wrote a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, asking for a "European text" that would prevent children under 15 from accessing social media. Macron emphasized the need to "protect all children of the Union," suggesting that a coordinated European approach might be more effective than individual national laws. This request comes after a significant development in France, where the Constitutional Council, the country's highest constitutional authority, ruled against a national law passed by Parliament that aimed to restrict young people's access to social media platforms. The French law, which had been approved by lawmakers, sought to limit access to social media for those under 15, citing concerns about the negative effects of social media on minors' mental health and development. However, the Constitutional Council found the law to be unconstitutional, likely due to concerns about the balance between protecting children and respecting the rights of minors to access information and express themselves online. Macron’s appeal to the European Union reflects a growing concern across Europe about the impact of digital platforms on young users. While France's national law was struck down, the French president is now looking to the EU to create a unified policy that could address these concerns on a larger scale. Such a European regulation would require cooperation among member states and the European Commission to draft and implement a common set of rules. This issue highlights the complex interplay between national legislation and European governance, as well as the challenges of regulating the internet in a way that balances protection with freedom. As the debate continues, the European Commission will need to consider how to address these concerns without overstepping legal boundaries or infringing on fundamental rights.