France's Constitutional Council ruled on August 14, 2026, against a law proposed by President Emmanuel Macron that would have prohibited children under 15 from having social media accounts. The law, which was approved by lawmakers in July, was set to take effect at the beginning of the new school year in September. The Council stated that the law's provisions were too broad and infringed on privacy and freedom of expression. Macron's office has indicated plans to revise the legislation, aiming for its passage before the end of his term in 2027. The Council noted that the law lacked clear guidelines regarding age verification for users. Following the ruling, Macron instructed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to draft a revised version of the legislation promptly, although potential opposition from the left-wing party France Unbowed could arise.
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French Constitutional Council Blocks Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
The French Constitutional Council has blocked a law that would have banned children under 15 from using social media, citing privacy and freedom of expression concerns. President Emmanuel Macron's administration plans to revise the legislation with hopes of enacting it before his term ends in 2027.
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French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for children under 15
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French Constitutional Council Blocks Social Media Ban for Children Under 15