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technology Updated 14 Aug 2026

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

HarZaviya summary · from 2 outlets

Most outlets reported that France’s Constitutional Council blocked a bill banning social media access for under-15s, citing infringement on freedom of expression and privacy. Aaj News added context about the setback for President Emmanuel Macron and the government’s response. The Express Tribune emphasized the constitutional ruling and the privacy angle, while Aaj News highlighted the political implications.

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

    France’s top court on Friday blocked ​a bill banning social media access for ‌under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression, a setback for President Emmanuel Macron who asked his government to rewrite ​the legislation. “By prohibiting minors under the age of ​fifteen from accessing certain online services, the ⁠law inherently requires every person, even an adult, to ​prove their age...

  2. The Express Tribune 93% identical

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

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

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