@misc{Dziubińska_Amanda._The_2026.09.29, author={Dziubińska, Amanda.}, copyright={The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)}, address={Warsaw}, howpublished={online}, year={2026.09.29}, publisher={The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)}, language={eng}, abstract={Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, France is strengthening its system for countering foreign information operations. A specialised body (VIGINUM) and inter-institutional coordination make it easier to detect interference and respond quickly. Limiting the influence of disinformation narratives on public debate remains a challenge, however. The French experience can help other countries, including Poland, to improve institutional cooperation and build a comprehensive mechanism for protecting elections.}, title={The French model for countering foreign information operations}, type={file}, keywords={France, Elections/voting, Heads of state, Misinformation/disinformation, Interference in the internal affairs of states, Foreign policy, State security}, }