Elon Musk Backs Telegram’s Durov in Censorship Clash with France Over Romanian Election Content

Telegram News 2025-05-20 Create

Elon Musk lauded Telegram’s Pavel Durov after he refused a French intelligence request to censor Romanian election channels. On May 18, Durov named France’s DGSI director as behind the demand, prompting French denials. The dispute spotlights rising tensions over digital sovereignty and electoral integrity as EU nations prepare for upcoming votes, highlighting the clash between state influence and platform neutrality.

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