Council Blocks France's Under‑15 Social Media Ban

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MDT News Desk August 15, 2026

France's Top Court Nixes Under‑15 Social Media Ban, Reform Due by 2027

On August 14, 2026, France‘s Constitutional Council blocked the draft law that would have barred social‑media access for anyone under 15.

Who It Affects

The proposal targeted children younger than 15, forcing them off platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. It also would have required every user, including adults, to prove their age before logging in, a burden the Council said lacked clear safeguards. With the bill halted, no new obligations apply to minors or adult users for now.

The Council’s decision did not mention any monetary penalties or enforcement fines.

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What Comes Next

President Emmanuel Macron has instructed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to rewrite the legislation, aiming to have a compliant version ready before the spring 2027 presidential election, according to a statement from the Élysée.

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Q: Why did the Constitutional Council reject the under‑15 social‑media ban?

It said the mandatory age‑verification requirement would infringe on freedom of expression and lacked the legal safeguards needed to enforce it properly.

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Q: By when does the French government plan to present a revised version of the law?

The Élysée indicated the revised draft should be ready before the spring 2027 presidential election.

Q: Which other country has already enacted a similar ban on younger social‑media users?

Australia introduced a ban for users under 16 in December, becoming the first nation with such a restriction.