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France rejects legislation on social media for children
The French Constitutional Council blocked a bill that would have prohibited social media use for those under 15, deeming it overly restrictive.
The Constitutional Council of France has decided to reject a bill aimed at prohibiting social media use for children under 15 years. This proposal had previously been approved by Parliament.
The body responsible for overseeing the constitutionality of laws determined that the measure was excessively restrictive and potentially violative of users' right to privacy.
Following the rejection of the original bill, President Emmanuel Macron tasked the Prime Minister with drafting a new piece of legislation on the issue. The new initiative is expected to address social media use by minors differently, taking into account the concerns raised by the Council.
In the meantime, the situation raises questions about freedom of expression and the protection of minors on digital platforms, a topic that has been widely debated in French society.
The decision of the Constitutional Council has drawn attention from various sectors, highlighting the challenges of regulating social media use by minors in an ever-evolving digital environment.