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Seydi Ba wrote that the deputy Éric Ciotti had personally asked the Minister of the Interior to investigate him due to the use of his freedom of expression, deemed "dangerous for the Republic." He believed that attacking the remarks of a lawyer, on the contrary, endangered the Republic. Seydi Ba recalled that, according to a statement from the International Union of Lawyers published on October 30, the freedom of expression of lawyers extends to matters of general interest, criticism of the functioning of justice, and questions regarding the actions of public authorities. He indicated that these principles are included in the Basic Principles of the United Nations regarding the role of the bar, adopted in Havana in 1990, and in the Council of Europe Convention for the protection of the profession of lawyer, signed by France on May 13, 2025. He added that his positions could be criticized, but that they did not, in his opinion, justify a political leader asking the executive to act against their author because they were disturbing. Finally, Seydi Ba thanked the International Union of Lawyers for its reminder and stated that he would continue to express himself, even if his remarks displeased Éric Ciotti. #LibertéDexpression #Justice #Démocratie (translated)

The author denounced what he described as the trivialization of Islamist terrorism and a call for political censorship. He asked the Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nuñez, to shed light on the comments made by Me Seydi Ba, whom he accused of endangering the Republic and its republican principles. https://t.co/pvoSJnPOGW #Terrorisme #LibertéDexpression #République #FR (translated)

Bally Bagayoko welcomed the decision made on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, by the judicial court, which condemned, according to him, a resident of Vouziers, in the Ardennes, for death threats posted on social media against Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the candidate of La France insoumise. He believed that freedom of expression did not justify threats or intimidation, and he reminded that comments made online could have legal consequences, even under the guise of anonymity. He added that political disagreements could not legitimize threats and that justice must protect everyone, regardless of their opinions or responsibilities. #LibertéDexpression #Justice #Haine (translated)

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon argued that the federal government had engaged in negotiations with the European Union directly affecting Quebec without consulting or giving it a place at the table. He said this approach contrasted with previous negotiations on the free trade area with the EU and reminded that Quebec had, in his view, played a pioneering role in supporting NAFTA. The leader of the Parti Québécois also reproached the federal government for wanting to impose economic decisions falling under Quebec’s jurisdiction, breaking with the Gérin-Lajoie doctrine. He condemned the fact that the Quebec premier was unable to speak at an event held in Quebec, and deemed insufficient the opportunity that may have been granted to him to influence Quebec interests by allowing cocktail shrimp service at a reception. Plamondon believed that this situation represented a lack of respect and a setback for Quebec's autonomy. He described the vision of Canada defended by Mark Carney as centralizing, even unitarian, and claimed it reduced the provinces to a role of observers in discussions affecting their interests and responsibilities. He recalled that Pierre Falardeau denounced, in "Le Temps des bouffons", the subordinate place of Quebecers in relation to financial elites, and mentioned the struggle for Quebec to decide its own development, notably under Jean Lesage, René Lévesque, Jacques Parizeau, and Bernard Landry. He concluded that Quebec must participate in decisions that defended its interests. #Québec #Autonomie #Démocratie (translated)

Guillaume Herblot presented the extension of the vote in Brazil as an example of "the deep state," believing that France was experiencing a similar mechanism. He wrote that, on Sunday, after the counting began as scheduled at the closing of the polls at 5 PM, Lula's campaign had appealed to the STF to request a national extension. According to him, Judge Cristiano Zanin, Lula's former personal lawyer and appointed to the Supremo Tribunal Federal by him in 2023, had ordered two additional hours, forcing the TSE to halt the count. He mentioned polling stations that had closed and then reopened in confusion. Herblot also recalled that in 2022, Alexandre de Moraes, then head of the TSE, had rejected a similar request from the PT despite roadblocks. He felt that the rules were applied differently depending on the concerned camp and that judicial and administrative institutions had become political actors. For France, he cited the Constitutional Council, the Court of Cassation, the Council of State, administrative jurisdictions, and part of the public prosecutor's office. He accused them of limiting the scope of reforms voted by elected majorities through interpretations of the law, priority questions of constitutionality, and censorship decisions. He also stated that senior officials and magistrates continued to influence the limits of political debate despite changes in political personnel. Herblot concluded that in both countries, unelected institutions held what he believed to be a blocking and interpretative power that diminished the impact of changes resulting from elections. #ÉtatProfond #Démocratie #Justice (translated)

Pierre Poilievre congratulated Lorne Doerkson and the Conservatives of British Columbia for what he called a strong majority mandate. He expressed his desire to work with them to reduce Canadian spending, protect jobs, imprison criminals, reduce immigration, and put Canada first. #PolitiqueBC #Conservatisme #Canada (translated)

Emmanuel Macron announced that only demonstrations organized by unions would be allowed, a statement that has sparked outrage among legal experts who believe it infringes on constitutional principles of the freedom to protest. #LibertéDeManifester #EmmanuelMacron #DroitPublic (translated)

David Lisnard denounced what he called the State's admission of powerlessness and the reversal of principles. He wrote that merchants paid for repairs and taxes to finance their security, but they were also being asked to rely on private companies, which would increase their costs and reduce their income during a difficult period. According to him, the least affluent merchants would be the first victims, unable to afford these protections. With Nouvelle Énergie, he called for a quick "restoration of the State" in service of all, particularly those in greatest need. #JusticeSociale #Sécurité #État (translated)

Benjamin Lucas criticized the speed with which, according to him, part of the political class was ready to sacrifice the principles of the rule of law and the Republic. He called for prioritizing reason and democracy rather than tipping into an authoritarian regime. https://t.co/ZU6mUOzyCE #Démocratie #ÉtatDeDroit #LibertésPubliques (translated)

In his column, Stephan Sanders reflects on the value of police iftars and the rift between secular principles and practical social cohesion, reconsidering his initial Jacobin objections in light of the benefits that these gatherings can offer. #politie #iftar #neutraliteit (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Kylian Mbappé mentioned his evolution in the face of criticism and the importance of questioning oneself. At 27, he was taking more of a step back than before, when he took criticism personally, he explained. He also emphasized the need to stay true to one’s values, accept one's mistakes, and continue to think about aspects of his game to improve or correct. According to him, doubt helps to surpass oneself and not to rest on one’s laurels. Actu Foot attributed these comments to Onze Mondial. #KylianMbappé #Critiques #Évolution (translated)

Emmanuel Grégoire calls for caution in the use of legal instruments that could undermine the fundamental principles of freedom, movement, and gathering, while the Association of Mayors of France organizes gatherings to denounce the recent violence that occurred in Paris. #ViolencesParis #Liberté #Rassemblement (translated)

Alfredo Martínez reported that the Barcelona flight left with almost an hour and a half delay due to fog in Paris. He noted that the team had a bad weekend of flights, with delays and cancellations due to the weather. He added that Pedri and Flick would speak at 5:45 PM and that training was scheduled for 6:30 PM at the Parc des Princes. #Barcelona #Fútbol #Paris (translated)

Joost Jansen wrote that he had Chat prepare a speech for Rob Jetten in response to serious riots in Amsterdam. The proposed text stated that violence against society was unacceptable, while demonstrating and expressing criticism were part of democracy. The speech proposed three measures: maintaining the rule of law, supporting victims and affected entrepreneurs, and investigating the causes of social tensions. The text also stated that researching those causes was no excuse for violence. The recovery of trust, according to the speech, would depend on consistent action and rules that applied to everyone. #Amsterdam #democratie #veiligheid (translated)