France’s first attempt to ban social media for children under 15 has been overturned by the Constitutional Council. The council ruled the ban represented a disproportionate infringement on freedom of expression. The French parliament had approved the legislation in late July, with implementation planned for September. This would have been the first such ban on social media use for minors across Europe. Critics argued the law was too broad and difficult to enforce, particularly regarding parental consent verification. The decision highlights the challenges of regulating online activity and balancing child protection with fundamental rights. This outcome effectively halts the planned rollout of the ban.