Paris - 05.08.2026: A false report circulated in July about former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has heightened concerns in France about foreign interference attempts ahead of the 2027 presidential election. An account posing as news channel BFMTV claimed on July 21 that Philippe was suffering from dementia. The report was entirely fabricated. According to TF1's findings, its dissemination bears the hallmarks of a known pro-Russian disinformation network.The incident is politically sensitive because Philippe has announced his candidacy for the election in spring 2027. The fabrication directly targeted his personal and ...
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