France's Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
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France's Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban for Children Under 15

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France's Constitutional Council has struck down a law that would have banned children under 15 from using social media, ruling that the measure placed a disproportionate restriction on freedom of expression and communication.

Championed by President Emmanuel Macron, the law was approved by lawmakers in July and was scheduled to take effect at the start of the school year in September. The legislation was driven by rising worldwide concerns regarding the harmful effects of digital content on children. However, the court's decision creates a legal setback for the administration and raises broader implications regarding the rights of children to access the internet.

President Macron remains determined to implement the reform before next year's presidential election. He has asked the government and the prime minister to rewrite the bill to address the court's constitutional concerns.

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