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Attal calls for referendum after under-15 ban struck

Gabriel Attal called for a national referendum to ban social media for under-15s after the Constitutional Council struck down the law.
WHO: Gabriel Attal
WHAT: Called for a national referendum to ban social media for under-15s after the Constitutional Council ruled the proposed law violated freedom of expression.
WHEN: Reported Aug 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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