France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

France's Constitutional Council has blocked a proposed law that would have banned social media for children under the age of 15, citing infringement on freedom of expression. The decision has prompted President Emmanuel Macron to vow to prepare a new draft of the legislation. The council's ruling emphasizes the importance of protecting individual rights, while also acknowledging concerns about the impact of social media on young people. Macron's administration will now need to revisit the proposal and find alternative solutions to address these concerns.

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