Macron floats social media cuts during riots

https://www.politico.eu/article/macron-mulls-cutting-access-social-media-during-riots/

French president’s remarks drew comparisons to authoritarian regimes — and the government is already trying to backpedal.

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dystop@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 3y

Ah yes, join the exalted ranks of authoritarian governments like China, North Korea, Egypt and Turkey.

snipgan@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y

France is going to be an anarchist state by the end of this, and Macron is just pouring gasoline on the fire it seems.