Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, revealed that he refused a request from a Western government—implied to be France—to ban or silence conservative Romanian voices on the platform ahead of Romania's presidential election run-off. Durov stated that the request came from the head of France's intelligence service, but he declined to comply, citing a commitment to free speech. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between tech platforms and governments over content moderation, especially during sensitive political periods. Durov's stance underscores Telegram's reputation for resisting government censorship. The story raises questions about the influence of foreign governments on digital communication and election integrity.
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Telegram founder says he rejects request to 'silence' conservative voices in Romania
The founder of the Telegram messaging app, Pavel Durov, said on Sunday he had refused a request by a Western country, which he did not name, to "silence" conservative voices in Romania, which was holding a presidential election run-off.
