# France targets social platforms over riot coordination

> The French government has summoned e-commerce and social media platforms, demanding they monitor for stolen goods sales and control live-streaming features used to organise unrest.
- Title: France targets social platforms over riot coordination
- Summary: The French government has summoned e-commerce and social media platforms, demanding they monitor for stolen goods sales and control live-streaming features…
- Keywords: france, social media, e-commerce platforms, google, facebook, instagram, snapchat, riots, live-streaming, looting, politics, world
- Source: POLITICO — https://politico.eu/podcast/playbook-paris-podcast/apres-les-emeutes-les-plateformes-dans-le-viseur-du-gouvernement
- Published: 2026-10-20T15:56:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: france, social media, e-commerce platforms, google, facebook, instagram, snapchat, riots, live-streaming, looting, politics, world
## Government summons tech platforms
France's executive has called in e-commerce platforms and Google, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat to demand greater vigilance following recent unrest.
## Two demands on the table
The government wants e-commerce sites to prevent resale of stolen goods online. It also wants social networks to better control live-streaming features.
## Live streams accused of aiding riots
Law enforcement has accused live-streaming functions of helping rioters organise effectively. The outcome of these demands remains unclear, according to reporting.
## Key takeaway

France's executive has called in e-commerce platforms and social media companies to prevent looting resales and better police live-streaming features accused of enabling riot coordination.