France’s Constitutional Council has blocked legislation that would have prohibited children under 15 from using social media, ruling that the measure went too far and improperly restricted freedom of expression, according to CNN.
The council said the proposal failed to account for differences between individual minors and the risks posed by specific platforms. It also raised privacy concerns, noting that the legislation could effectively require everyone, including adults, to verify their age before accessing social media.
The decision is a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who has directed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to revise the legislation. Macron's office said he remains committed to introducing the restrictions by spring 2027.
The report said several countries are considering similar measures. Australia introduced restrictions last year, while Britain, Spain, Greece and Denmark are pursuing their own social media age limits.
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