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France's Constitutional Council strikes down ban on social media for under-15s

France's Constitutional Council rejected the law banning social media access for under-15s.

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The ruling, issued on August 14, 2026, was criticized as 'poorly drafted' by MP Arthur Delaporte (Socialist Party).

This decision reignites debate over online youth protection and legislative boundaries.

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Cette censure oblige le gouvernement à revoir sa copie ou à explorer d'autres voies, comme un référendum ou une harmonisation européenne, pour encadrer l'accès des mineurs aux réseaux sociaux.

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