French President Macron slams US visa ban on Thierry Breton and others

Summary

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized the US for imposing visa bans on former EU commissioner Thierry Breton and other anti-disinformation activists, calling it coercion against European digital sovereignty.

Key Points
  • French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the US visa bans on Thierry Breton and four other European figures.
  • Macron called the visa restrictions measures intimidation and coercion against European digital sovereignty.
  • France plans to defend its digital sovereignty and regulatory autonomy alongside the European Commission and partners.
  • The visa bans target former EU commissioner Thierry Breton and other anti-disinformation campaigners.
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