One News Page Global news. One page. Since 2008.
Trending now
Mangione Federal PleaWest Bank settler siegeKevin Rideout ReleaseKennedy Center Trump Name VoteWhite House Ballroom CaseFinlay Tarling deathLeavitt Press Secretary Exit
Home / US
Developing

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. Continue r…

3-source coverage 3 references
GuardianBBCNYT
US
In brief

What the sources add

The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.

Source coverage

Media reports

US
Guardian

French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s

Lead source Read at Guardian
US
BBC

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.

Reference 02 Read at BBC
US
NYT

France’s Top Court Strikes Down Ban on Social Media for Children

The move was a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ban. He vowed to pass a new version before he leaves office next spring.

Reference 03 Read at NYT
More news

Also in the news

Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank villageBBC News – World
US Updating

Settler Siege Traps Palestinian Families in West Bank

Israeli settlers have besieged Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra, trapping two families for several days and cutting off water, electricity and medical access. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called the settlers "terrorists" and the siege a "horrific act of terror." Activists attempted to deliver aid to the trapped families. One of the homes is owned by a Palestinian American family.

10 references
GuardianBBCNYTNPRSky