Emmanuel Macron
Macron wants more Twitter censorship to stop people saying “crazy things” about vaccines, pandemics, and war
Macron says there are “responsibilities and limits” to free speech.
French President Emmanuel Macron calls for online age verification to protect minors
Pushing forward with a campaign promise amidst privacy concerns.
Macron meets with Big Tech and disinformation specialist for “major international initiative”
The French Prime Minister says it’s to “protect kids online.”
Rumble says it won’t move its policy goalposts to appease France’s censorship demands
Rumble has exited France while it looks to challenge the legality of its censorship orders.
Odysee blocks French versions of Russia Today after legal demand
To prevent the entire site being blocked in France.
Macron introduces Digital ID scheme for public and private sector services
Major new proposals for France, just days after the election.
Walmart introduces vaccine passports in Quebec, will require the unvaccinated to be escorted by staff as they shop
Those without proof of vaccination are only allowed to buy groceries and pharmacy products.
France suspends debates after Macron admitted he wants to “piss off” those without a vaccine passport
Opposition leaders condemned Macron’s support of a two-tier society.
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki met with French President Macron over child safety from “hatred” and “inappropriate content”
The meeting took place at the Paris Peace Forum.
The EU Digital COVID Certificate is clearly not as secure as promised
A fake entry for Adolf Hitler appeared.
France blames America’s export of “woke” culture for erosion of free speech
Though Macron also does a good job of that himself.