The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov highlights the tension between content moderation and freedom of speech. Telegram's lax content policies attract both dissidents and malicious actors, illuminating the struggle of platforms under increasing pressure from European regulators to control harmful content. The Digital Services Act intensifies compliance requirements, threatening hefty fines for non-compliance. This regulatory environment raises concerns about the suppression of speech, positioning the enforcement actions as a potential pretext for broader control over digital platforms and media narratives, specifically targeting platforms popular with conservative groups.

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