EU defends Spain after Telegram founder criticism

"We stand in solidarity with the member states trying to hold online platforms accountable," European Commission spokesman Thomas Regnier told AFP. "This is a top priority for the commission as well," Regnier added in a statement. "Online platforms offer a lot of benefits, which our citizens can best enjoy when we mitigate certain risks," he said. Telegram founder Pavel Durov joined fellow tech tycoon Elon Musk in criticising Sanchez, speaking of "dangerous new regulations that threaten your internet...