Macron puts the focus on video games after veto on social networks for minors in France

The French Government will study the impact of violent games on children and teenagers.

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The debate over the use of technology among younger people is heating up again in France. After pushing measures to limit minors’ access to social media, President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new step that directly affects digital entertainment: analyzing the impact of video games on children and teenagers.

Although the president has shown himself to be close to the video game industry on numerous occasions, his latest statements point to a more in-depth review of certain content. The goal is not an immediate ban, but to evaluate with real data how certain games influence the behavior and habits of younger people, especially those with high levels of violence or intense reward systems.

France to Study the Impact of Video Games on Minors

Macron has commissioned the National Council for Digital and Artificial Intelligence, along with a group of independent experts, to produce a detailed report on the potential effects of violent and potentially addictive video games. This study is part of a broader plan that includes a proposal to ban access to social media for minors under 15 years old, a measure that has already generated intense debate in the country.

The results of this investigation are expected in May or June 2026, and based on them, the government will decide whether to apply additional restrictions, stricter control systems, or even access limitations to certain titles. For now, the French executive insists that no decisions have been made and that everything will depend on the conclusions of the report.

Despite this move, it’s worth remembering that Macron has been one of the main institutional supporters of the video game industry in France in recent years. His government has promoted tax incentives for developers.