The German authorities may impose a fine on Telegram in the amount of 55 million euros in the case of legal measures against the organization, reports Süddeutsche Zeitung, citing a representative of the Ministry of Justice of the country.
Recall that two investigations have been launched against Telegram in Germany. The first concerns the absence of “easily recognizable and direct ways to notify about illegal content”, the second is due to the absence of an authorized representative of the company in the country.
According to the publication, the maximum fine in these cases may amount to 55 million euros. It is clarified that violation of the rules on the publication of undesirable content implies a fine of up to 50 million euros, and the absence of an authorized representative implies a penalty of up to five million euros.
Earlier, German Interior Minister Nancy Feather said that the department had its first conversation with the leadership of Telegram about cooperation. According to her, the parties agreed to continue the exchange of views.