Durov: Politicians for social media ban

Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging app, responded to a post on the social network X about the low approval ratings of Merz (77%), Stömer (68%), and Marcon (64%) by stating that politicians with the lowest levels of public support are the most active in advocating for banning social media for teenagers. According to Durov, these leaders engage in internet content censorship, which, in his opinion, affects freedom of expression.

It is worth noting that Durov frequently expresses his views on internet regulation and freedom of speech in countries where Telegram operates.

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Durov has repeatedly advocated for transparency and freedom in digital space.