"We have been incredibly naïve in entrusting our democratic space to […] social networks, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."
Emmanuel Macron, President of France
"We have been incredibly naïve in entrusting our democratic space to […] social networks, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."
Emmanuel Macron, President of France
@snorker
It was on a state visit to Germany, October 3 2025
@snorker Unfortunately the Elysee didn't get the memo. But I still think it was really good that he said it. I was truly positively overwhelmed that it was said loud and clear by such a prominent figure.
I'm guessing he doesn't personally manage the web site.
@snorker The German Bundestag however got the memo 🤩 👍 🎉 Best in class, hands down, no competition.
Page footer of the German Bundestag web site. No links to X corp, the holocaust denying, CSAM producing social that wants the abolishment of the European Union.
@leanderlindahl @snorker We have our own instance for the government and related:
https://social.bund.de
I wish #Finland and the rest of the Nordics/Europe would learn too.
But I guess they prefer proprietary solutions so far..