French Constitutional Council blocks social media age restriction law
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Constitutional Council of France
France
August 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 28/14/2026, 5:40:19 PM
France's top court blocked a bill that would have banned social media access for minors. The court cited infringement on freedom of expression and lack of legal safeguards for age verification. The ruling prevents the implementation of the proposed age restriction.
- Earlier version 18/14/2026, 5:30:50 PM
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