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France was the country of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, and now you have an autocracy in a semi-democratic vest:

- All protests in support of Palestine banned https://www.politico.eu/article/france-gerald-darmanin-aims-...

- Head coverings banned

- Run a messaging app but the French state finds stuff on it that it disapproves of? You are a Terrorist

It's sad to see this backsliding in Europe.




The ban against protests was stated by the courts to have to be done case by case.

The headscarf ban is part of all religious symbols in public areas like schools and hospitals.


France has never really been as liberal as people seem to think it is. The colonial history runs deep.


Rights don't give you super power to ignore laws. He failed to follow judicial orders. If he doesn't want to follow French justice orders, then leave France for good.


Head coverings are not banned. Anyone who's ever been to Paris or any french cities in the past few years can confirm.


> - All protests in support of Palestine banned

False

> - Head coverings banned

Absolutely untrue.


The French government actually uses Telegram.




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