France — Constitutional Council (France) & Emmanuel Macron

France — Constitutional Council (France): The Constitutional Council struck down the under-15 social media ban as unconstitutional, citing disproportionate restrictions on freedom of expression and privacy concerns. Its ruling forces the government to redraft the legislation.

Emmanuel Macron: President Macron championed the ban and suffered a political setback with the court's ruling. He has tasked the Prime Minister with drafting a new version, reaffirming his commitment to implement a ban by spring 2027.

France — Constitutional Council (France): The Constitutional Council upheld the assisted dying law in its entirety, attaching three interpretative conditions, thereby enabling its promulgation.

Emmanuel Macron: President Macron achieved a key promise of his second term, with the ruling seen as a political victory.

France — Constitutional Council (France): The Constitutional Council will review the bill's constitutionality before it becomes law.

Emmanuel Macron: President Macron championed the bill, fulfilling a 2022 campaign promise.

France — Constitutional Council (France): The council will review the law's constitutionality, potentially delaying implementation.

Emmanuel Macron: President Macron championed the ban as a flagship reform of his final term, calling it a major step forward.

France — Constitutional Council (France): Highest court that previously struck down a similar pesticide reintroduction provision in 2025, citing health risks.

Emmanuel Macron: President who refused Barbut's resignation, seeking to maintain government stability amid environmental policy disputes.