Emmanuel Macron
Macron’s Mission to Muzzle the Internet
A president once enamored with disruption now dreams of an internet that obeys his censorship demands.
As Mass Chat Surveillance Nears Approval, President von der Leyen is Accused of Transparency Violations Over Deleted Messages
As Brussels moves to read every citizen’s message, its own leadership keeps erasing the ones that matter most.
Macron’s Global Censorship Push Exposed: Leaked Files Reveal France’s Covert Speech Control Campaign
France used lawsuits, NGOs, and private outreach to pressure Twitter into global censorship beyond French law.
Macron Urges EU Response to Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Censorship Law, Targets US Tech Firms
Macron is betting that defending EU censorship rules will win him leverage, not isolation.
France Pushes Digital ID Check Laws For Platforms Like Reddit and Bluesky
France’s crusade against adult content is morphing into a stealth campaign to strip away digital anonymity, one platform at a time.
Telegram Founder’s Arrest Signals Dangerous Times for Online Free Speech
As governments tighten their grip on digital platforms, Pavel Durov’s detention marks a chilling escalation in the war against free speech.
French Government Blocks TikTok To Curb Civil Unrest in New Caledonia
France’s sweeping state of emergency in New Caledonia includes a TikTok ban amid escalating tensions, highlighting the global trend of using internet shutdowns to control civil unrest.
Macron Is Challenged Over Threats To Cut Off Social Media To Curb Riots
Authoritarian tactics.
Macron Wants Platforms To Delete Riot Content, Blames Social Media and Video Games For Riot Spread
Any excuse to shut down speech.
Jacinda Ardern appointed to new role targeting “online extremism”
The former Prime Minister has a new role, calling for online regulation.
Jacinda Ardern is tipped for top internet censorship role
New Zealand’s new PM expects Ardern to be involved with combating online “misinformation” and “extremism.”