Lula talks to Macron about Meta and seeks international alliance

“President Lula praised the French government’s statements about Meta’s recent decision to reduce fact-checking of its publications,” he said.

“They agreed that freedom of expression does not mean freedom to spread lies, prejudices and offenses. Both considered it positive that Brazil and Europe continue to work together to prevent the spread of fake news from putting at risk the sovereignty of countries, democracy and fundamental rights of its citizens”, indicated the Palace.

On the European side, interest in the topic gained a new dimension after Elon Musk decided to lend his platform to promote the far-right Alternative for Germany party. In a conversation with the movement’s leader this week, Adolf Hitler was presented as a “communist”.

Days earlier, Macron denounced the partiality of the owner of the social network X and accused him of supporting “a new reactionary international” and of interfering in the elections, especially in Germany.

“Ten years ago, if someone had told us that the owner of one of the largest social networks in the world would support a new reactionary international and directly interfere in elections, including in Germany? Who would have imagined this?”, said Macron during a speech to ambassadors French.

Musk countered, warning that it was Europeans who attempted undue interference in the American elections by supporting Kamala Harris.