Emmanuel Macron
Spain Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-16s Nationwide
Spain’s social media ban for minors doubles as a test case for Europe’s expanding digital ID surveillance.
MembersFrance’s First Lady and the Fragile State of Free Speech
France’s verdict against Brigitte Macron’s online mockers turned a rumor into a test of how far a democracy will go to protect its leaders from ridicule.
France Plans 2026 Ban on Social Media for Under-15s, Advancing EU-Wide Digital ID Approach
A nationwide digital ID push is quietly reshaping the internet, turning age checks into a gateway for identity-linked online life.
Ireland’s Simon Harris to Push EU-Wide Ban on Social Media Anonymity
The proposal reframes the internet not as an open forum, but as a registry of verified voices.
Macron’s Proposed Seal of Truth Meets a Wall of Criticism
Macron’s seal of reliability may prove less about journalism and more about obedience.
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.