France opens investigation into Russian interference in 2027
Updated 3 months ago3 new reports, including Le Figaro, Le Monde.
The short version
The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into suspicions of Russian interference in the 2027 French presidential campaign. Gabriel Attal and Raphaël Glucksmann are among the personalities targeted by online destabilization operations.
The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into suspicions of Russian interference targeting candidates for the French presidential election of 2027.7,6 Gabriel Attal, a Renaissance candidate, was targeted by a Russian interference operation according to his entourage.1,2 Attal said the election could be “stolen from the French” because of these interferences.3
Raphaël Glucksmann, a likely candidate, denounced a destabilizing operation after the release of a doctored video involving his partner and a journalist.6,2 The prosecutor's office is specifically investigating the pro-Russian group Storm-1516 in connection with these suspicions.7,6 Other political figures, including Édouard Philippe, have also been targeted by online destabilization operations attributed to Russia.2
The destabilization operations correspond to Moscow interventions identified as "Storm-1516" or "Matriochka".5 Attal recalled being elected municipal of Vanves for twelve years, despite irregular absences from municipal councils.4 Marine Le Pen was cited by Attal as a potential target for Russian interference.3
“There will also be interference for some candidates, such as Marine Le Pen”
“The election can be "stolen from the French"”
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