Austria Seeks Stricter EU Oversight of Telegram

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State Secretary of State Jörg Leichtfried (SPÖ) wants to take Telegram to the kandare. The Messenger service is an important digital arena for actors in the areas of right-wing extremism and Islamist extremism, where propaganda is spread, supporters are radicalized and new members are recruited. "We must no longer watch how telegram spreads unhindered disinformation campaigns and extremist networks," warns Leichtfried. Other platforms of this sc…

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State Secretary of State Jörg Leichtfried calls for a stricter EU regulation for the Messenger service Telegram. Because right-wing extreme and Islamist networks use the platform for radicalisation without hindrance, Austria insists on a classification as a large platform.

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“If the SPÖ considers Telegram a threat to democracy, perhaps Mr. Seltenheim should first consult his own party chairman. Andreas Babler himself has a Telegram channel, and the SPÖ is also represented there. Apparently, Telegram is only dangerous when the wrong people voice their opinions there,” said FPÖ Secretary General and Media Spokesperson MP Christian Hafenecker, MA, today regarding the plans of SPÖ State Security State Secretary Leichtfr…

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Classification as a "very large platform" would make it more difficult to spread extremist content – protecting young people from radicalisation, requiring online platforms SPÖ's managing director Klaus Rarenheim supports the use of State Secretary Jörg Leichtfried to regulate the online platform Telegram more strongly. "The goal must be to protect young people from extremist content and push forward online radicalisation," recalls Rarenheim [..…