Gabriel Attal files complaint over Russian interference in the 2027 election

Gabriel Attal, former Prime Minister and candidate for the presidential election in 2027, filed a complaint on Friday evening. The complaint targets alleged acts of foreign interference, including information manipulation and the creation of fake content, according to his lawyers.

This initiative follows reports of digital interventions on Thursday and Wednesday, mentioning suspicious activities attributed to Russian networks. State services had informed Attal of a recent interference operation.

In his complaint, Attal denounces actions that could harm the fundamental interests of the nation and the integrity of the upcoming presidential election.

Attal's lawyers emphasize that these actions aim to destabilize the electoral campaign. They clarify that this type of interference does not only concern Attal but could also affect other candidates.

Other political figures, such as Raphaël Glucksmann and Édouard Philippe, have also fallen victim to disinformation operations attributed to pro-Russian networks, according to identified sources.

The recent filing of the complaint highlights growing concerns regarding the security of electoral processes in France as the presidential election of 2027 approaches.