The ban on social networks for under 15s, a measure strongly desired by French president Emmanuel Macron, was rejected by the Constitutional Council. The “Wise Men” of the Constitutional Council considered that this measure represents “a disproportionate violation of the freedom of expression” of minors. In response to the news, Macron tasked the prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, with proceeding to a new drafting of the law to reach a solution “by spring 2027”. This was announced by the Élysée.
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The highest judicial institution was called upon at the end of July by a group of socialist deputies and La France Insoumise on article 1 of the law aimed at protecting minors from the influence and phenomena of social media addiction. The judges considered that this provision “improperly, unnecessarily and disproportionately violates” the freedom of expression and communication of minors. While recognizing “the constitutional need to protect the best interests of the minor,” the judges insist that this broad ban “would apply to online communication services whose risks to the health and safety of minors are not established.”
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