French government's social media ban for under-15s suffers constitutional setback

The Constitutional Council ruled that, by applying to all social media platforms and all minors without distinction, the law infringed on freedom of expression. President Emmanuel Macron tasked his government with drafting a new bill before the end of his term.

The Constitutional Council ruled that, by applying to all social media platforms and all minors without distinction, the law infringed on freedom of expression. President Emmanuel Macron tasked his government with drafting a new bill before the end of his term.

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.

French constitutional body strikes down under-15 social media ban  euractiv.com