🔴 France's constitutional authority strikes down social media ban for under-15s
Summary
France's highest court stopped a new law that would have banned children under 15 from using social media. The court said the law violated the right to freedom of expression and did not clearly explain how age would be verified.Key Facts
- The French Constitutional Council rejected a social media ban for children under 15.
- The court said the law would require everyone to prove their age before using certain online services.
- The law did not provide clear rules on how to prove age safely and legally.
- The council ruled this lack of age verification safeguards was a problem.
- The decision was made on August 14, 2026.
- The ban aimed to protect children from social media but was blocked due to legal concerns.
- The issue touches on balancing child safety and freedom of speech.
- The ruling means children under 15 can still legally use social media in France for now.
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