Combating foreign digital interference: ‘France is among the top three in Europe’ - France 24
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Combating foreign digital interference: ‘France is among the top three in Europe’ - France 24
Summary: France is intensifying defenses against foreign digital interference as it prepares for the 2027 presidential election. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu convened a cross-party meeting to address evolving threats from artificial intelligence-enabled disinformation and cyber manipulation. Authorities reference past incidents (e.g., the Macron Leaks in 2017) and warn that geopolitical tensions and a fragmented electorate could amplify risks. France’s cyber defense frame
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