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Macron Puts Social Media Regulation and Space Strategy at Center Stage in Toulouse

The Élysée casts the push as safeguarding national independence to help ensure a calmer 2027 campaign.

Overview

  • He opens the day with a debate at La Dépêche du Midi before roughly 250–300 readers on conspiracy theories, misinformation and youth digital literacy.
  • The visit launches a regional tour focused on platform regulation, with a follow-up session planned in Dunkerque on 19 November.
  • Macron inaugurates new Air and Space Command facilities in Toulouse and outlines a national space strategy running to 2040.
  • The Élysée signals reinforced capabilities—including lasers, jammers and patrol satellites—and a focus on access sovereignty, industrial skills, defense, science and cooperation.
  • Agricultural unions plan demonstrations in the city over Mercosur-related grievances, with talk of a delegation meeting not confirmed by the Élysée.