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

The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.

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’

French government's social media ban for under-15s suffers constitutional setback

The Constitutional Council ruled that, by applying to all social media platforms and all minors without distinction, the law infringed on freedom of expression. President Emmanuel Macron tasked his government with drafting a new bill before the end of his term.

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...

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Top French court upholds assisted dying law, rejects teen social media ban

The decisions mark both a victory and a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who had championed both policies.

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 top court blocks under-15 social media ban, cites constitutional concerns

France's highest court has rejected a proposed law that would prevent children under fifteen from using social media, citing concerns over privacy and fundamental rights. President Macron is urging a swift revision of the legislation to create a stronger framework for child protection, with hopes that this updated ban will be implemented by spring 2027.

By TOI World Desk

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.

France's Top Court Blocks Under-15 Social Media Ban, Cites Free Speech

The bill would have barred children younger than 15 from opening a social media account starting September 1.

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

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

Constitutional council finds that the ⁠bill infringes on freedom of expression and privacy

By Reuters