Austria bans the use of smartphones in schools
6 min
Available until 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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