Gérald Darmanin
French Justice Minister Proposes a Ban on Cash
A country’s war on drugs doubles as a referendum on the right to privacy.
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.
France Draws Up New Internet Surveillance Anti-Terrorist Bill
The new bill aims to introduce surveillance algorithms.
Free Speech Protests Break Out in France Over New Law That Makes Video-Recording Police a Crime
The law goes against President Macron’s recent statements about supporting free speech.
France Wants to Analyze Users’ Facebook Profiles and Data to Find Tax Fraud
Macron’s government has now moved forward with a proposal that has been sent to France’s parliament, which will open a debate on the draft in mid-October.