France's Social Media Ban For Minors Ruled Unconstitutional

France's Constitutional Council ruled that the proposed ban on social media use for minors under 15 was unconstitutional due to disproportionate restrictions on expression and inadequate privacy safeguards, prompting President Macron to revise the bill for compliance ahead of the 2027 elections.

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