Following the Constitutional Council of France's decision to cancel a law that would have restricted minors under 15 from accessing social networks, the French government has submitted a revised version of the proposal to the European Commission. The law had aimed to regulate how young people interact with online platforms, but the Council found it to be an excessive limitation on freedom of expression and communication for adolescents. President Emmanuel Macron, however, has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting children from potential online harms, stating this has been a priority since he first took office. The Constitutional Council made its ruling on August 14, stating that Article 1 of the law passed on July 21 was unconstitutional. It described the provision as a "disproportionate infringement" on the rights of young people to express themselves and communicate freely. At the same time, the Council acknowledged the need to protect the best interests of children, a principle recognized in many legal systems. This decision forced the government to reconsider how to balance the rights of minors with the need to shield them from potential online dangers. In response, Macron announced on X, a social media platform, that "new writings" had been sent to the European Commission as a step toward a new legislative proposal. He emphasized that his goal of protecting young people from the risks of social networks would continue throughout his presidency. In a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, Macron proposed a "European text" that would establish a ban on access to social media for those under 15 years of age. He urged the European Union to act swiftly to ensure that this protection becomes a standard across the continent. At the national level, Macron stated that he has asked the Prime Minister to work on a revised proposal that complies with the Council's ruling and European law. He claimed that this step has already been completed. The government's coordination with the European Union is seen as essential to ensure that the future legislation aligns with European legal standards. This timing is also notable, as von der Leyen may outline her priorities for the European Union on September 16 in her annual State of the Union address. Earlier this summer, a group of European experts recommended a ban on social networks for those under 13 and proposed regulations for those aged 13 to 18.