French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s

<p>Constitutional council says curbs infringe freedom of expression and privacy as president vows to rework legislation</p><p>France’s top court has blocked a ban on social media access for under-15s, ruling that it infringed freedom of expression and privacy.</p><p>The decision is a blow to President Emmanuel Macron as momentum builds around the world for Australian-style restrictions on children’s use of social media.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/14/french-court-blocks-macron-social-media-ban-under-15s">Continue reading...</a>