Why France's under-15 social media ban was blocked
Summary
France’s highest court, the Constitutional Council, stopped a proposed law that would ban children under 15 from using social media. The court said the ban violated freedom of speech and did not consider differences in social media platforms or children's maturity.Key Facts
- France tried to ban social media use for children under 15.
- The Constitutional Council ruled this ban unconstitutional.
- The court said the ban violated fundamental freedom of expression and information.
- The law would have applied to all platforms without considering differences.
- Experts said the ban was a blanket rule ignoring children’s varying maturity levels.
- The decision was announced in August 2026.
- The ruling prevents the French government from enforcing this social media restriction on minors.
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