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French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s
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Left + Centre + Right
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◀ Left 63%Centre 13%Right 25% ▶
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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The coverage of France's social media ban for under-15s shows broad agreement on the facts, but varying tones and emphasis. The left-leaning Mirror News frames the ban as a protective measure, while the centre and right-leaning outlets, Express World and Guardian World, focus on the introduction of the age restriction in a more neutral and informative manner.
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Guardian World
French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s
Constitutional council says curbs infringe freedom of expression and privacy as president vows to rework legislation
France’s top court has blocked a ban on social media access for under-15s, ruling that it infringed freedom of expression and privacy.
The decision is a blow to President Emmanuel Macron as momentum builds around the world for Australian-style restrictions on children’s use of social media.
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14 Aug, 16:51
BBC World
France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.
14 Aug, 16:35
Independent World
France becomes first EU country to ban social media for under-15s
The legislation is one of the final major measures adopted under Emmanuel Macron’s presidency before he leaves office next year
22 Jul, 06:47
BBC Business
France passes law banning under-15s from social media
The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.
22 Jul, 03:50
Mirror News
France first EU country to ban social media for under 15s 'to protect children'
French president Emmanuel Macron wants the ban to be introduced ahead of the new school year as both parliament chambers voted in favour of it
21 Jul, 21:47
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Sky World
France approves blanket social media ban for under-15s
France has approved a blanket ban on under-15 children using social media, the first European country to introduce such a restriction.
21 Jul, 19:53
Right
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Guido Fawkes
French Under-15s Social Media Ban Struck Down by Top Court
Macron passed legislation to ban under-15s from social media. The Constitutional Council says this unduly inhibits the free expression of adults: “By prohibiting minors under the age of fifteen from accessing certain online services, the law inherently requires every person, even an adult, to prove their age before accessing them. However, by failing to specify…
14 Aug, 13:39
Express World
France becomes first EU nation to ban social media access for under-15s
The landmark measure is a flagship initiative of Emmanuel Macron's second term.
21 Jul, 19:30