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Catherine Morin-Desailly

Centrist Senator and Rapporteur for the Bill, Union Centriste

2 articles · 17 August 2026 to 17 August 2026

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Warned the government of constitutional risks and criticised the rushed legislative timetable.
Warned repeatedly that the legislation carried constitutional risks and criticised the government for rushing it through.

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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.

Ana Belić17 August 20269 min read

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French court strikes down under-15 social media ban as unconstitutional

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.

Peter van den Berg17 August 20267 min read

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