NYT > World News France’s Top Court Strikes Down Ban on Social Media for Children Par : Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic 14 août 2026 à 12:00 The move was a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ban. He vowed to pass a new version before he leaves office next spring. © Manuel Ausloos/ReutersFrance’s Constitutional Council said that the ban was too wide-ranging, and did not take into account the age, maturity or family situation of children.