French Constitutional Court Strikes Down Proposed Social Media Ban for Under-15s

France’s highest legal body has blocked legislation aimed at restricting social media access for minors, citing constitutional concerns over digital freedoms.

PARIS — France’s top constitutional authority has struck down a controversial legislative proposal that sought to ban social media access for children under the age of 15. The ruling marks a significant setback for proponents of the bill, who argued that such measures were necessary to protect the mental health and digital safety of the nation’s youth. The Constitutional Council determined that the proposed ban was incompatible with fundamental rights, specifically concerning freedom of communication and digital access. While the bill aimed to curb issues such as cyberbullying, screen addi…