France’s Top Court Strikes Down Ban on Social Media for Children

The move was a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ban. He vowed to pass a new version before he leaves office next spring.

By Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic

French Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban for Young Teens

France’s highest court blocked a ban on social media for children under 15 that was approved in Parliament last month, in a setback for President Emmanuel Macron who championed the bill.

By Samy Adghirni

Top French court blocks social media ban for children

Constitutional Council says law is a ‘disproportionate infringement on freedom of expression’

Constitutional Council approves France's assisted-dying law

The legislation grants adults suffering from an incurable condition the right to assisted dying. The Council's decision is a victory for President Emmanuel Macron, who promised such a law when he was re-elected for a second term in 2022.

French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s

Constitutional council says curbs infringe freedom of expression and privacy as president vows to rework legislation France’s top court has blocked a ban on social media access for under-15s, ruling that it infringed freedom of expression and privacy. The decision is a blow to President Emmanuel Macron as momentum builds around the world for Australian-style restrictions on children’s use of social media. Continue reading...

By Dan Milmo Global technology editor

France: Top watchdog blocks social media ban for children

Denying access to platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for under-15s would infringe upon freedom of expression, the Constitutional Council has said.

France blocks under 15 social media ban

France’s Constitutional Council has blocked a bill that would have banned social media access for under-15s, ruling that it infringed on freedom of expression. It’s a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who has championed the legislation and has now asked his prime minister to rewrite the bill. The Élysée says Macron remains determined to have the reform in place before next year’s presidential election. France 24 International Affairs editor tells us more.

By FRANCE24

France's constitutional authority strikes down social media ban for children under 15

After the ruling, the Elysee said Macron had tasked Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu with working on a new "legally robust draft" of the legislation.

France's top court blocks social media ban for under 15s

The Constitutional Council - the top court in France - has struck down a law banning children under 15 from using social media, saying it infringes on fundamental freedoms.

Law on assisted dying wins constitutional approval in France

France's Constitutional Council on Friday approved a law creating a right to assisted dying, removing the last major legal obstacle before the measure can be enacted and implemented.

By RFI

France's constitutional authority strikes down social media ban for under-15s