France
French Ecologists Leader Calls for X To Be Regulated or Banned
Tondelier’s call to ban X raises fears of central control over political discourse in Europe.
Quad9 Faces French Legal Challenge Over Global Site Blocking
Quad9, a Swiss DNS operator, faces legal challenges in France over global site blocking demands, citing privacy and copyright concerns.
MembersThe Secretive Laws Underpinning France’s Attack on Telegram
France’s crackdown on encrypted apps signals a dangerous precedent for privacy in the tech world.
EU Tightens Grip on Telegram With New Probe Following France Arrest
More pressure to comply with censorship laws.
Proton CEO Slams France for Arresting Telegram Founder
Proton CEO Andy Yen warns France’s arrest of Telegram’s Pavel Durov could spell “economic suicide” for its tech industry.
Biden-Harris Administration is Probed for Potential Role in Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest
A new Freedom of Information request.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is Formally Charged, Released on €5M Bail
French authorities target Telegram’s CEO with severe charges, raising critical questions about the accountability of tech leaders for user actions.
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.
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested in France, Reportedly For Refusing to Censor Content
Telegram founder’s arrest intensifies global debate on platform liability and digital privacy rights.
Fast-Tracked EU Vote Threatens Online Privacy with New “Chat Control” Law
EU accelerates controversial “chat control” vote, sparking privacy and censorship concerns.
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.