Russian disinformation campaigns are already targeting some of the candidates in next year's French presidential election, but as John Lichfield writes - many in France are more worried about the influence of Elon Musk.
John Lichfield - news@thelocal.fr
Updated: Wed 12 Aug 2026 10:30 CET
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Elon Musk's X network is already a source of misinformation about the French election campaign in 2027. Photo by SPENCER PLATT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
Russian disinformation campaigns are already targeting some of the candidates in next year's French presidential election, but as John Lichfield writes - many in France are more worried about the influence of Elon Musk.
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