Macron blames social media for vandalism surge, ties to October 17 unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron publicly linked social media platforms to a rise in vandalism in France, specifically referencing incidents that escalated on October 17. The statement signals a potential policy shift toward stricter platform regulation, though no concrete measures were announced. The claim is rhetorical and lacks corroborating evidence, but it may foreshadow regulatory action.

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