The president () spoke this Friday (10) with Emmanuel Macron, his French counterpart, about the decision of .
According to Palácio do Planalto, Lula praised the French government’s statement on the Goal. THE
“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 the fundamental rights of its citizens”, says a note released by Planalto.
According to the text, the connection lasted about 30 minutes
The European Union has one of the most internationally recognized models for regulating social networks, which Brazil sought to follow.
Macron, who made the phone call, also invited Lula to the Oceans Summit, which will take place in June in France. The president is expected to attend.
Lula also participated in a meeting at Palácio do Planalto about the policy change at Meta. After the meeting, minister Jorge Messias () said that the government will not allow social networks to turn into “digital barbarism” and said that he will ask Meta for explanations about the new policy.
“Due to this company’s lack of transparency, we will present an extrajudicial notification, and the company will have 72 hours to inform the Brazilian government what its policy towards Brazil actually is,” he said.
“Remembering that Brazil has very strict legislation in the protection of children and adolescents, in the protection of vulnerable populations, in the protection of the business environment and that we will in no way allow these networks to transform the environment into digital carnage or barbarism “, he added.
Furthermore, the minister (Casa Civil) also said that the government will continue to discuss a new legal framework for regulating social networks in a working group, which will also be created.
The group will discuss the best way to support a project or send a new one, eventually, and will talk to leaders and the presidents of the House and Senate.
The government tried to approve the Fake News Bill in the Chamber, which was urgently approved, but ended up being stopped due to lack of support and after pressure from the right in the House.
A day earlier, Lula had sent a message to , CEO of Meta (which owns WhatsApp, Instagram and ), saying that a citizen cannot think he has the capacity to harm the sovereignty of a nation.
Macron also reacted to Meta’s decision and assured that he will remain vigilant so that the group respects European legislation.
“Freedom of expression, a fundamental right protected in France and Europe, cannot be confused with a right to virality that authorizes the dissemination of unconfirmed content that reaches millions of users without filter or moderation,” stated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France in a statement.
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