politics
French court blocks Macron's social media ban for children
France’s top court struck down on Friday a law championed by President Emmanuel Macron that would have made it illegal for children to have social media accounts.
TL;DR
- France's top court has struck down a law banning children under 15 from social media.
- The Constitutional Council ruled that the law infringed upon privacy and freedom.
- President Macron's office intends to rework the legislation.
- Macron hopes to see a revised law enacted before the end of his term in 2027.