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French Riots: Macron Floats Social Media Restrictions

  • #France
  • #Violence & assaults
  • #Politics
  • #Computers & internet
  • #Civil liberties
French Riots: Macron Floats Social Media Restrictions
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JUL 2023
Image copyright: Wikimedia Commons
story last updated FEB 2024

The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

Macron has reduced himself to despotic tactics by attacking free expression on the internet. The tactic of social media censorship to quell unrest is a tactic of dictators, not leaders in free countries. What is driving the protests against the killing of Nahel Merzouk is anger against racism and discrimination in French society, not cell phones, which Macron is steadfastly refusing to recognize.

Al Arabiya English

Pro-establishment narrative

Any potential restrictions on social media are for the sake of public safety, not censorship. Violent rioters are organizing through social media platforms. Videos of their crimes go viral and spur more violence, as social media sites abdicate responsibility for the real-world repercussions of their platform. This inaction is leading to unnecessary violence and destruction in France.

Politico

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