French teen social media ban struck down by top constitutional authority

French teen social media ban struck down by top constitutional authority

France's social media ban, which was due to take effect on Sept. 1, would have barred younger users from networks such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram.

France's top court strikes down social media ban for children under 15

President Macron has asked the government to rewrite France's proposed social media ban for children.

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.

France: Top court 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.

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France’s top court blocks social media ban for those under 15

It said the ban would infringe upon freedom of expression.

🔴 France's constitutional authority strikes down social media ban for under-15s

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