French government officials have been revealed as fervent users of Telegram, a messaging app that is frustrating their interior minister with its end-to-end encryption. Telegram’s fans include the current head of the French judicial police, Christian Sainte, and his predecessor, Frdric Pchenard. The app’s security has also won over a number of legislators, including the French finance minister, who encourages his team to use it. Cazeneuve wants Telegram to provide investigators with much faster access to encrypted chats.”]

