France’s top court blocks under-15 social media ban, citing constitutional freedoms
Summary
France’s highest court blocked a law that banned children under 15 from using social media, saying it violated free speech rights. The government plans to create a new proposal that meets constitutional and European legal standards to protect children online.Key Facts
- France’s Constitutional Council rejected a law banning social media use for children under 15.
- The court said the ban unfairly limited freedom of expression and communication.
- The law also banned mobile phone use in high schools.
- This was the first such comprehensive ban passed in the European Union.
- Both chambers of the French Parliament approved the original law.
- The law was introduced during President Emmanuel Macron’s term, set to end next year.
- President Macron is committed to revising the law to protect children while respecting legal rights.
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has been asked to quickly prepare a new legal proposal.
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