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Law protecting minors from the risks of social networks

French law on protecting minors from social network risks whose central ban on social media access for under-15s was struck down by the Constitutional Council, leaving provisions amending the Penal Code and the 2004 digital economy law and requiring schools to address screen exposure and restrict mobile phones.

Where it stands

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Published in the Journal officiel (JORF n. 0197)Aug 254 weeks ago

Body
French Parliament
Session
17th legislature
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Timeline

  1. Aug 25 4 weeks ago

    Published in the Journal officiel (JORF n. 0197)

  2. Aug 24 4 weeks ago

    Law promulgated

  3. Aug 14 6 weeks ago

    Constitutional Council decision 2026-911 DC declares Article 1 (ban on social networks for under-15s) unconstitutional

  4. Jul 23 2 months ago

    Law referred to the Constitutional Council by deputies (referrals of 23 and 24 July 2026)