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FILE - Former French Prime minister Gabriel Attal leaves after a meeting with French president Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée Palace, in Paris, 10 October 2025

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Video. Fake videos target French presidential election candidates

Updated: 12/08/2026 - 10:16 GMT+2

Independent researchers and French authorities have identified a raft of false content focusing on two former prime ministers who intend to run in next year's presidential race.

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