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Austria bans the use of smartphones in schools

6 min

Disponible jusqu'au 02/07/2026

Tablets and smartwatches are also covered by the ban. However, most schools had already established rules for the use of digital devices – so is the ban more of a political fig leaf to demonstrate the ability to take action?

Journalist

Tom Feldmann

Country

  • France

  • Germany

Year

2025

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