France: Lecornu strengthens measures against foreign interference
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bamada.net
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced stronger measures to detect and tackle foreign interference. The decision follows operations targeting Édouard Philippe, Raphaël Glucksmann and Gabriel Attal, attributed to pro-Russian networks, according to French authorities.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced stronger measures to tackle foreign interference in the presidential election campaign. The decision follows reports of a disinformation campaign attributed to pro-Russian networks and targeting, in particular, Gabriel Attal, leader of the Renaissance party and a presidential candidate, according to a message posted by the head of government on the social media platform X.
In response to Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France insoumise, Sébastien Lecornu said that “the fight against foreign interference and the protection of our democratic framework are a priority for the Government”. The Prime Minister also said he had brought together the relevant authorities, without providing further details about the measures announced.
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