Russia’s Media Reach and Coverage of Candidates in Advance of the German Federal Election
This report examines how foreign actors have demonstrated an interest in Germany’s federal election 2021. Of particular concern is the…
Theme: Media Freedom
The Elections, Covid, and Afghanistan: August on the German Elections Dashboard
This report analyses foreign influence in the German elections.
The German Elections Dashboard in September 2021: Foreign Election Coverage and RT Deutsch’s YouTube Ban
This report is a pre-election analysis that discusses the reach of and bias in Russian coverage ahead of the German…
Interference in the 2022 French Presidential Elections: Where Things Stand Ahead of the First Round
This report analyses the findings of monitoring several foreign states’ French-language diplomatic and state media accounts on Twitter, YouTube, and…
Limits to the “No Limits” ? China’s Pro-Russian Stance in the Face of the Bucha Massacre
This article analyzes how Chinese outlets and officials have used their official platforms to directly and indirectly promote pro-Kremlin conspiracy…
Neither Gone Nor Forgotten: China Still Interferes in Democracies
This is a report based on information of the Authoritarian Interference Tracker, and examines how the Chinese state continues to…
Politically Motivated Ransomware Attacks: Science Fiction or Reality?
This article investigates how Ransomware attacks have targeted vulnerable systems, including critical infrastructure, for the purpose of financial gain and—more…
Propaganda, Politics, and War: Information Manipulation in France’s Presidential Election
This online discussion is about how Russia and other states use media outlets to shift public debate in France in…
Implementation and Impact of the RT and Sputnik Ban on French Online Ecosystems
This report looks at the impact of the suspension of RT and Sputnik France within the French information landscape by…
Information Manipulation in the German Election Campaign: Lessons Learned, Latest Findings, and the Path Ahead
This is a brief report on the 2021 German Elections Project especially of a meeting with representatives from several German…