A European Union report has stated that large-scale fake posts and videos were spread on social media during protests in France. The report claims that social media networks linked to Russia, the United States and Israel were involved in these activities.

Impact of foreign social media networks

Networks linked to Russia spread hatred against migrants and made false claims about rapes and terrorist attacks. According to data from the French Foreign Ministry, the top 10 posts by pro-Russia groups were viewed 28 lakh times between October 16 and 18.

Additionally, the top 10 posts by individuals connected to the US MAGA movement were viewed over 4.9 crore times. Meanwhile, the top 10 posts by Israeli officials and influential figures were viewed 3.5 crore times. However, the exact extent of the impact these social media networks had in weakening the French government remains unclear.

Meetings and protests data

Meanwhile, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu met with representatives of industry organizations and labor unions on Monday. According to ACLED data, more than 1,700 protests took place across 31 European countries between September 15 and October 30, which began with France.