Block on French social media ban exposes risk for EU states with similar ideas
By Matthew Newman ( August 17, 2026, 17:40 GMT | Comment) -- Lawmakers across Europe are on notice in the wake of a ruling by France's highest constitutional authority that blanket social media bans for minors may be found to conflict with protections for freedom of expression and privacy. While the ruling only applies in France, it has raised questions about whether other countries considering similar bans, such as Spain and Austria, may need to be more targeted.A ruling by France's highest constitutional authority has put lawmakers across Europe on notice that blanket social media bans for minors may conflict with protections for freedom of expression and privacy....
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