[53999] Pavel Durov accuses the French government of hypocrisy regarding X network

[53999] Pavel Durov accuses the French government of hypocrisy regarding X network

Pavel Durov speaks out against the French government amid the struggle with the X platform

In a series of posts on May 9, 2026, Telegram founder Pavel Durov attacked the French government, alleging severe hypocrisy. Durov, who consistently expresses a position supporting freedom of speech and technological platforms against government regulation, argues that the French government is conducting a campaign against the X network (formerly Twitter) and Elon Musk, while simultaneously committing the exact same offenses itself.

According to Pavel Durov, who often presents a narrative of resistance to government centralization, France accuses X of "illegal collection of personal information," "processing information without proper security," "data scraping from automated systems," and "infringing on the confidentiality of electronic communications." Durov claims this is an "attempt to silence platforms of free speech" ahead of a possible political change in 2027 that could expose government actions.

The Watcher Guru channel, known for rapid news reporting in the fields of technology and economics, also echoed Durov's words at this link, highlighting the detailed claims against French law enforcement authorities. Conversely, channels focused on geopolitical analysis, such as Balkan Spectator, shared these claims without reservation as part of the critical discourse surrounding the European Union's and France's policies toward large technology companies.

Durov concluded his remarks with a call for the "free world" to stand with the X network, presenting Telegram as an ally in the fight for digital rights. As of the time of reporting, the topic has gained wide resonance with over 380,000 views across various sources.