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French government's social media ban for under-15s suffers constitutional setback

The Constitutional Council ruled that, by applying to all social media platforms and all minors without distinction, the law infringed on freedom of expression. President Emmanuel Macron tasked his government with drafting a new bill before the end of his term.

French government's social media ban for under-15s suffers constitutional setback

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