Telegram founder praises his platform for being tool for France’s protests
(MENAFN) Telegram founder Pavel Durov expressed on Wednesday that he was “proud” of the platform’s involvement in ongoing protests in France.
“Proud that Telegram is a tool for protests in France against (President Emmanuel) Macron’s failed policies. After 8 years of neglect, people are done with empty PR and posturing - and they’re striking back,” Durov wrote on social media.
The demonstrations were triggered by online calls for citizens to "Block Everything" on September 10, aiming to bring the country to a standstill in opposition to outgoing Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s national budget plan. The movement gained momentum with backing from the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) party and originated with a small online group called "Les Essentiels," which stated: "On Sept. 10, we stop everything, not to escape, to say no."
French trade unions have also organized a nationwide day of mobilization for September 18 to protest Bayrou’s budget proposals. The country is experiencing rising political tensions after Bayrou lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly on Monday.
Bayrou had unveiled a 2026 budget framework in July, seeking support for measures aimed at saving nearly €44 billion ($51 billion) as part of efforts to reduce France’s growing public debt, which currently stands at 113% of GDP.
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