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France's top court strikes down social media ban for children under 15

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France's top court has invalidated a proposed ban on social media use for children under 15. President Macron has formally instructed the government to revise and rewrite the legislation to address constitutional concerns.

  • 01France's highest court struck down the age-based social media restriction for children under 15
  • 02President Macron requested a complete legislative rewrite of the proposed digital safety regulations
  • 03The ruling delays anticipated compliance requirements for technology platforms and social media providers operating in France

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President Macron has asked the government to rewrite France's proposed social media ban for children.