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Macron says social media "harms democracy" and links them to vandalism

"Social media harms democracy, because it polarizes, because it amazes at acts of violence, and some people misuse them," Macron criticized from Marseille.

Marseille (FRA), 26/10/2026.- French President Emmanuel Macron (R) addresses the media during a visit to the city hall in Marseille, France, 26 October 2026. (Protestas, Francia, Marsella) EFE/EPA/AURELIEN MORISSARD / POOL MAXPPP OUT
French President Emmanuel Macron. Photo: EFE

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French PresidentEmmanuel Macron believes that social media "undermines democracyand links the acts of vandalismof 17 October to protests of purchasing power and public services in France.

Macron, who visited Marseilles today after the riots of 17 October, said: "Social media harms democracy, because it polarizes, because it amazes at acts of violence, and some misuse them."

From there he alleges that the networks were used to organize and coordinate "young and not so young" to carry out acts of vandalismin different parts of France.

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