Italy: Communications Regulatory Authority opened investigation into Telegram over alleged copyright infringement

On 11 September 2025, the Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM) opened an investigation into Telegram Messenger Inc. for alleged copyright infringement. The proceeding was initiated under the Regulation on the Protection of Copyright on Electronic Communication Networks (Resolution 680/13/CONS) following a request received on 8 September 2025 from the Italian Publishers Association (AIE). The association reported the unauthorised reproduction and distribution of more than 11,000 literary works, including titles from publishers such as Giunti, Einaudi, HarperCollins, and Mondadori.