The European Union's proposed 'Chat Control' law, which mandates the scanning of all private messages by apps, has ignited a significant privacy debate. Telegram founder Pavel Durov has criticized the proposal, particularly targeting France for spearheading the initiative, which he claims threatens user privacy. The law, intended to combat child sexual abuse material, was recently blocked by Germany and other EU nations. The EU plans to revisit the proposal in December, as discussions continue over its implications for privacy and security.