French Constitutional Council strikes down under-15 social media ban
The court ruled the law violated freedom of expression and parental authority, forcing Macron to rewrite legislation while Brussels prepares its own EU-wide rules for autumn.
Friday, 21 August 2026Europe · Analysis
Independent · Brussels & Berlin
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Socialist Deputy, French National Assembly
The court ruled the law violated freedom of expression and parental authority, forcing Macron to rewrite legislation while Brussels prepares its own EU-wide rules for autumn.
The Constitutional Council ruled the law violated freedom of expression, parental authority and privacy. Macron promises a rewrite by spring 2027, while Brussels prepares its own regulation.
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