Explained: French laws on foreign interference in politics
Likely French presidential candidates Gabriel Attal and Raphaël Glucksmann have both recently filed legal complaints over suspected Russian interference – but what can the French legal system do about it?
French politicians Gabriel Attal and Raphaël Glucksmann have recently lodged legal complaints against alleged Russian interference in their political campaigns. Glucksmann specifically cited a Russian-origin disinformation campaign that featured an AI-generated video showing his partner allegedly bribing media outlets. The French government is considering enacting new legislation to combat foreign interference in elections and protect national sovereignty.
The proposed new law would establish a summary judicial process for challenging false online content that undermines fundamental national interests. It would also extend the protection of anti-information manipulation electoral injunctions to all political elections, including local, municipal, départemental, and regional. If passed, the legislation would allow the Paris Judicial Court to order measures to stop the dissemination of false information, including delisting websites or removing content. The bill will be examined in the Senate in September.
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