French under-15 social media ban faces lawmakers' constitutional challenge
( July 24, 2026, 12:52 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: France's under-15 social-media ban faces a challenge at the country's Constitional Court. A group of 60 French lawmakers have argued that the bill disproportionately restricts minors' freedom of expression, fails to account for age, maturity or parental authority, and goes beyond what is necessary to protect children. They also argue the law violates the right to privacy by making age verification mandatory for everyone accessing social media. The law fails to establish legal safeguards on the collection, use and storage of sensitive personal data.The parliamentary referral is attached....
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