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France blocks under 15 social media ban

France blocks under 15 social media ban
France 24
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France's Constitutional Council has rejected a bill to ban social media access for under-15s, ruling it violates freedom of expression. The setback for President Macron has prompted him to request his prime minister to redraft the legislation before next year's presidential election.

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France’s Constitutional Council has blocked a bill that would have banned social media access for under-15s, ruling that it infringed on freedom of expression. It’s a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who has championed the legislation and has now asked his prime minister to rewrite the bill. The Élysée says Macron remains determined to have the reform in place before next year’s presidential election. France 24 International Affairs editor tells us more.

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