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

Low Severity Europe France
Date Occurred Aug 14, 2026 16:35 UTC
Event Type General News
Source BBC World
Recorded Aug 14, 2026
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The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.

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Capital Paris
Population 10,900,952
GDP / Capita $27600.0
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  • ID #23744
  • Type General News
  • Region Europe
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 14, 2026
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