Twitter stops blocking French government’s ad campaign

Twitter said Thursday it has stopped blocking French government ads calling on people to vote after it came under fire from authorities for being overzealous in applying a law aimed at banning fake news.

The social media company modified its policy after executives met with French government officials, saying it has now decided to authorise such ads “after many exchanges.”

The French government had planned to use the #OuiJeVote or “Yes I vote” social media campaign to encourage voter registration and urge people to cast their ballots in the European parliamentary elections set for May 26.

The campaign reportedly intended to promote its message using sponsored tweets.