French PM Puts Telecoms On Alert For Nationwide Social Media Blackout As Far-Left Riots Spiral

What happened: France's Prime Minister asked telecom companies to prepare to block social media platforms, saying he wants the ability to temporarily suspend access in case of repeat urban violence. Why it matters: The request signals authorities are preparing for further unrest after riots disrupted business activity and prompted Paris retailers to board up storefronts. Nomura analysts anticipate a rightward shift during Europe's election cycle over the next year and a half.

France's Prime Minister asked telecom companies to prepare to block social media platforms, saying he wants the ability to temporarily suspend access in case of repeat urban violence.

The request signals authorities are preparing for further unrest after riots disrupted business activity and prompted Paris retailers to board up storefronts. Nomura analysts anticipate a rightward shift during Europe's election cycle over the next year and a half.