France’s Constitutional Council rules that a planned ban on social media use for children under 15 is unconstitutional. The court strikes down the law on Friday, saying the measure disproportionately restricts minors’ freedom of expression and communication.
The decision comes after the law is approved in Parliament and was set to take effect in September. RFI and The Local both report that the ruling hinges on proportionality, with judges concluding the restriction goes too far for the rights involved. Bloomberg adds political context, noting the setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who is reported to have championed the bill, while also characterizing the ruling as a check on the government’s legislative approach.
