France may impose age checks on EU-based porn sites via derogation procedure
( June 16, 2026, 08:11 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: France may require pornography websites established elsewhere in the EU to implement age-verification measures — provided it complies with the conditions set out in the e-Commerce Directive for restricting cross-border online services — the EU Court of Justice ruled on Tuesday. The judgment confirms that member states may impose measures on online service providers established in other EU countries — including to protect minors — but only within the limits established by EU law.Press release in English and judgment in French attached. The case references are C-188/24 WebGroup Czech Republic and NKL Associates, and C-190/24 Coyote System....
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