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French Top Court Blocks Macron Social Media Ban for Young Teens
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French Top Court Blocks Macron Social Media Ban for Young Teens France’s highest court blocked a ban on social media for children under 15 that was approved in Parliament last month, in a setback for President Emmanuel Macron who championed the bill. In a ruling Friday, the Paris-based Constitutional Council said the ban is unconstitutional. The ruling mentioned the argument promoted by some opposition lawmakers that the bill is confusing and harms freedom of speech and communication.
French Top Court Blocks Macron Social Media Ban for Young Teens
France’s highest court blocked a ban on social media for children under 15 that was approved in Parliament last month, in a setback for President Emmanuel Macron who championed the bill.
In a ruling Friday, the Paris-based Constitutional Council said the ban is unconstitutional. The ruling mentioned the argument promoted by some opposition lawmakers that the bill is confusing and harms freedom of speech and communication.