The decisions mark both a victory and a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who had championed both policies.
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WorldPingConstitutional council says curbs infringe freedom of expression and privacy as president vows to rework legislation France’s top court has blocked a ban on social media access for under-15s, ruling that it infringed freedom of expression and privacy.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
WorldPingThe Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
France's social media ban, which was due to take effect on Sept. 1, would have barred younger users from networks such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
WorldPingPresident Macron has asked the government to rewrite France's proposed social media ban for children.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Engadget
WorldPingFrance’s Constitutional Council has blocked a bill that would have banned social media access for under-15s, ruling that it infringed on freedom of expression.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingThe Constitutional Council found that Article 1 of the legislation "constitutes an infringement that is neither appropriate, necessary, nor proportionate" to the freedom of expression and communication of those under 15.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
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