The landscape of French politics is currently being rattled by a unsettling wave of digital interference, as high-profile figures prepare for the next presidential election. Raphaël Glucksmann, a prominent center-left Member of the European Parliament, recently took to social media to sound the alarm, revealing that he has been the direct target of a sophisticated disinformation campaign. According to Glucksmann, French national security officials identified the operation as the handiwork of the GRU, Russia’s infamous military intelligence agency. This revelation serves as a sobering reminder that the sanctity of democratic processes is increasingly vulnerable to the long reach of foreign…

At the heart of the National Eisteddfod, TUC Cymru is gathering a coalition of voices to confront a growing shadow over Welsh society: the toxic spread of misinformation and the deliberate sowing of division. As the General Secretary of TUC Cymru, Laura Doel, points out, the foundational desires of the Welsh people are universal—we all strive for fair wages, stable housing, and a brighter future for our children. Yet, these common goals are being obscured by a climate of hostility that threatens to pull our communities apart. By hosting this pivotal event, the union movement is making a public declaration…