The French president has prioritized restrictions on the EU agenda, anticipating an announcement of bloc-wide measures by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in September.
The French presidential office stated late Friday that the government remains committed to the bill, with a new target date for spring 2027, coinciding with Macron’s departure from office.
Macron has instructed the Prime Minister to draft a legally sound proposal that addresses the court’s decision, which pointed out the need for parental flexibility to align age restrictions with fundamental rights.
Peter Craddock, a senior attorney advising social media companies, suggested that the French court decision could have significant implications.
Craddock, a partner at Keller & Heckman, explained, “The message is that the government can’t just impose a blanket ban; there must be conditions. Parents should have the option to decide if their child is mature enough to use social media responsibly.”
The government bill had advanced through the French legislative process after extensive debate earlier this summer. It aimed to introduce Europe’s first social media age restrictions, with Greece and Denmark considering similar actions.
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