Digital restrictions and heavy fines against protests in Europe
In response to rising protests across Europe, countries such as France, Belgium, and Albania are implementing new legal measures that include restrictions on social media content and high fines for those who damage public property.
Governments struggling with the rising wave of protests in Europe have decided to limit protest-related content on digital platforms and impose heavy financial sanctions on those who damage public property during demonstrations.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that a large portion of protest-related content shared on social media platforms has been removed. Countries such as France, Belgium, and Albania are preparing new legal regulations targeting protesters who engage in looting during demonstrations.
The French Senate has approved fines of up to 10,000 euros for damages to public property to be collected from protesters. In Albania, draft laws proposing fines of more than 6,000 dollars are on the agenda as part of a similar practice.
United Nations rapporteurs have expressed their concerns regarding the violent incidents that occurred during student protests in France.
Sources
- sabah.com.tr · Link