Jacob Thomas

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French authorities reportedly pressured Telegram to censor conservative voices in Romania ahead of the presidential election, targeting pro-Simion content. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov rejected the request, calling it antidemocratic. The election pitted pro-EU centrist Nicu?or Dan (backed by Macron) against far-right nationalist George Simion. Simion accused France of election interference, while Romania’s new anti-disinformation laws led to mass removals of pro-Simion posts.