French authorities investigate whether an alleged foreign interference campaign targeting a hard-left party ahead of March municipal elections involved, at least in part, an obscure Israeli firm known as BlackCore, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The probe is reported as being conducted by French officials, including prosecutors, who examine the possible role of external actors in influencing local political processes. The reporting describes BlackCore as the focus of inquiries tied to claims of interference efforts aimed at affecting election outcomes for a hard-left party.
Both outlets say the investigation centers on whether information operations or interference were carried out and whether BlackCore played a component role. Details on the scope, methods, and extent of any alleged campaign are not provided in the available summaries. One outlet notes that French prosecutors do not comment publicly on the allegations or do not respond to inquiries, indicating limited official confirmation beyond the fact that inquiries are ongoing.
The investigation is presented as preliminary, based on sources, and it does not include confirmed findings in the coverage cited.
