France's top court blocks social media ban for kids: Here is what the ruling said

France’s highest constitutional authority on Friday (August 14) struck down landmark legislation aimed at banning teenagers under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, ruling that the proposed restrictions disproportionately infringed upon constitutional rights to free expression and privacy. The decision delivers a notable setback to President Emmanuel Macron’s administration, which has prioritised tightening youth digital safety rules and reducing screen time among minors.