France's Supreme Court Overturns Ban on Social Media for Under-15s
Summary
France’s Supreme Court has struck down a law banning children under 15 from using social media, ruling that it unfairly restricted freedom of expression and communication. President Emmanuel Macron has ordered a new bill to address the court’s objections, including concerns over age verification safeguards.
Key Points
- France’s Constitutional Council overturned a law that would have banned under-15s from social media.
- The court said the measure disproportionately interfered with children’s freedom of expression and communication.
- It also found the age-verification requirements lacked sufficient legal safeguards.
- Emmanuel Macron has instructed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to draft a revised bill.
