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

Published August 14, 2026 3:19pm ET



France’s top court struck down on Friday a law championed by President Emmanuel Macron that would have made it illegal for children to have social media accounts.

The law, approved by lawmakers in July, was set to take effect at the start of the new school year in September, banning children under 15 from having social media. 

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