Authorities Warn of AI-Driven Russian Disinformation Campaign Targeting German Elections

Chancellor candidate Robert Habeck has been the target of an unusual campaign funded from abroad.

Putin’s disinformation networks flood social media in bid to skew German election

A Kremlin-backed campaign is trying to influence voters ahead of Feb. 23 poll, according to government report obtained by POLITICO.

A recent survey conducted in Germany shows that 88% of German voters fear possible election manipulation by foreign actors, especially Russia and the US, followed by China, Deutsche Welle reports. The study, published by the association...

Germany: Nearly 90% of voters fear manipulation

A poll of German voters found that 88% fear manipulation from foreign actors or governments as they prepare to cast ballots on February 23. Russia and the US ranked as the perceived top threats, followed by China.

Russia has been trying to circulate disinformation in and about Germany for a long time. The authorities and secret services are therefore watching very closely. New patterns can be identified ahead of the federal elections. By C. Nagel and D. from the east.

Nearly 90% of Germans fear foreign election interference, finds survey

BERLIN - Nearly 90% of Germans believe foreign actors, primarily from Russia and the U.S., are trying to influence upcoming national elections through social media, a survey found on Thursday.