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French Investigation Probes Alleged Role of Israeli Firm in Online Smear Campaign Targeting Far-Left CandidatesAl-Monitor
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French Investigation Probes Alleged Role of Israeli Firm in Online Smear Campaign Targeting Far-Left Candidates

French intelligence agencies are investigating whether obscure Israeli firm BlackCore carried out a disinformation campaign targeting three France Unbowed candidates ahead of the March 2026 municipal elections. The operation involved deceptive websites, social media accounts and…

The Independent
Al-Monitor
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German Court Orders AfD to Repay €2.35 Million in Illegal DonationFinancial Times
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German Court Orders AfD to Repay €2.35 Million in Illegal Donation

A Berlin court ruled that Alternative for Germany must repay a record €2.35 million donation accepted illegally before last year’s election. The decision marks a legal defeat for the far-right party over campaign finance violations. Separately, France’s far-right leaders have met…

Financial Times
France 24
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