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How a French judge was digitally cut off by the USA Malte Kirchner 3 - 4 minutes

Digital sovereignty has been much discussed in Europe in recent weeks, most recently during a German-French summit in Berlin. The extent of dependence on the USA in the digital sector is currently being experienced by a French judge. Nicolas Guillou, one of six judges and three prosecutors of the International Criminal Court (ICC), was sanctioned by the USA in August. He described his current situation as a digital time travel back to the 1990s, before the internet age, in a recent interview.

The reason for the US sanctions are the arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. They were indicted for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the context of the destruction of the Gaza Strip. The USA condemned this decision by the court, whereupon the US Treasury Department sanctioned six judges and three prosecutors. Digitally excluded from almost everything

In Guillou's daily life, this means that he is excluded from digital life and much of what is considered standard today, he told the French newspaper Le Monde. All his accounts with US companies such as Amazon, Airbnb, or PayPal were immediately closed by the providers. Online bookings, such as through Expedia, are immediately canceled, even if they concern hotels in France. Participation in e-commerce is also practically no longer possible for him, as US companies always play a role in one way or another, and they are strictly forbidden to enter into any trade relationship with sanctioned individuals.

He also describes the impact on participating in banking as drastic. Payment systems are blocked for him, as US companies like American Express, Visa, and Mastercard have a virtual monopoly in Europe. He also describes the rest of banking as severely restricted. For example, accounts with non-US banks have also been partially closed. Transactions in US dollars or via dollar conversions are forbidden to him. Judge: EU should block sanctions

Guillou's case shows how strong the USA's influence in the tech sector is and how few options he has to circumvent it. And this at a time when an account with a US tech company is considered a matter of course in more and more places.

The French judge advocates for Europe to gain more sovereignty in the digital and banking sectors. Without this sovereignty, the rule of law cannot be guaranteed, he warns. At the same time, he calls on the EU to activate an existing blocking regulation (Regulation (EC) No 2271/96) for the International Criminal Court, which prevents third countries like the USA from enforcing sanctions in the EU. EU companies would then no longer be allowed to comply with US sanctions if they violate EU interests. Companies that violate this would then be liable for damages

Ah, I've found my people. If you haven't seen Steven Wilson, he puts on a real good show.

My pleasure! She climbs up and down the creeping plant to the front bedroom so she doesn't have to get barked at by the dog. She was chilling in the garden so I bribed her with a treat and shut the dog in the kitchen for some quality petting time ❤️

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Taking into account this phones track record this photo is practically crystal clear haha

@Broadfern@lemmy.world 👀 it's been a while

A Touch of Cloth

Unfortunately since we got our dog Ruby had been hiding a lot more. Ruby has lived with dogs but this one doesn't know how to play gently.

I love her socks! And yes Ruby acts cute but she can be a bit mean to the other csts

@Broadfern@lemmy.world might enjoy this 👀

Thank you! Cross posted.

She's a rescue so we think she's part border collie and part malinois. She was apparently fed on dry food before we got her and her skin was pretty rough and flakey. Since having wet food her coat is wonderful and smooth, and she is thriving.

She was sneezing

Such a majestic creature

Literally anything. She's a diva

Yes I think you're right. She goes wild for cheese but cheese flavoured treats is what she gets. Not to worry!

She does not, she was named fudgecake by her previous owners. I would ask her opinion but she only ever talks to me about her need for cheesy treats.

Thank you <3 My girlfriend also thanks you since it's her cat

I was waiting for you 😀

Is this a Devon Rex?