Macron pushes revised law to bar under-15s from social media platforms

The French government is preparing to forward a reworked legislative proposal to the European Commission on Monday, targeting the restriction of social-media use by children younger than 15. This effort follows the Constitutional Council’s mid-August decision that nullified the original law on the grounds of procedural issues, though it did not dispute the state’s authority to regulate minors’ online activity. In response, President Emmanuel Macron’s team, assisted by the Conseil d’État, has crafted an amended draft that addresses the Council’s objections and aligns with European Union regulations, which limit national discretion.

The submission marks a critical step for the administration, which aims to record the policy achievement before one outlet term concludes. The move also reflects ongoing tensions between national policy ambitions and supranational legal frameworks.