Pavel Durov announced that Telegram refused a Western European government’s demand to silence conservative voices in Romania ahead of its presidential election today. Durov condemned the move as antidemocratic, stating, “You can’t defend democracy by destroying it.” He affirmed Telegram’s commitment to free speech and fair elections, asserting Romanian users’ political channels would remain unrestricted. The company reiterated that election integrity cannot coexist with censorship. Romania’s vote proceeds amid debates over foreign interference and digital rights.

source: DW

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