Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Can Russian Meddling Swing France's Presidential Election?
September 05, 2026
September 05, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Sept. 4, 2026, by Jean-Baptiste Laborde:
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Can Russian Meddling Swing France's Presidential Election?
Russian-linked information manipulation has targeted three of France's most pro-Ukrainian candidates ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Will it work?
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Taking the form of deepfakes and fabricated news reports spread . . .
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Can Russian Meddling Swing France's Presidential Election?
Russian-linked information manipulation has targeted three of France's most pro-Ukrainian candidates ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Will it work?
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Taking the form of deepfakes and fabricated news reports spread . . .