France Court Rejects Social Media Ban for Children Under Fifteen Years Old

France’s constitutional court blocks social media restrictions for children under fifteen years. Proposed law aimed to bar young users, causing national political debate.

Court ruled the ban violated children’s freedom of expression and communication rights.

Macron’s administration announces determination to pursue a legally stronger version soon. The government targets spring two thousand twenty-seven for new legislation’s implementation.

Judges emphasized parental flexibility and individual differences among children to lawmakers. European lawyers say France’s decision may impact upcoming regulations throughout the union.