Macron is considering banning social media if rioting continues

In the midst of the country’s ongoing anti-police rioting, French President Emmanuel Macron indicated he would consider banning social media platforms as a means of silencing dissent.

“It will be necessary to consider which social networks are used by protesting youth and potential bans,” Macron said during a meeting with mayors in Paris.

The internet users rushed on, declaring that French President Macron has declared a total ban on social media reporting of events in France.

French President Macron has declared a total ban on social media reporting of events in France.

So, here you go. Fire in Lyon. pic.twitter.com/CwpnNTaqDY

— Jeff Younger (@JeffYoungerShow) July 3, 2023

But the Ministry of the Interior and Overseas made it clear that no decision has been made in this regard.

#ViolencesUrbaines | Attention aux #FakeNews

📃Un communiqué de presse de la @PoliceNationale annoncerait des restrictions temporaires à l’accès internet dans certains quartiers.

❌Ce document est un FAUX : aucune décision n’a été prise en ce sens. pic.twitter.com/LQYPKxp0KO

— Ministère de l'Intérieur et des Outre-mer (@Interieur_Gouv) July 2, 2023

Ministère de l’Intérieur et des Outre-mer on Twitter:

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A press release from @PoliceNationale would announce temporary restrictions on internet access in certain districts.

This document is a FALSE: no decision has been made in this regard.