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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Jastinder Khera and Johanna Lehn

Election-bound Germany Braces For Russian Disinformation Threat

German intelligence chief Thomas Haldenwang and Interior Minister Nancy Faeser are on guard against disinformation attacks targeting the democratic process (Credit: AFP)

As Germany heads for elections, its security services warn that Russia and its sympathisers may step up meddling and disinformation to boost extremist parties and sow doubt about the democratic process.

Following charges that Moscow interfered in recent elections in Moldova, Georgia and Romania, authorities in Berlin fear that the February 23 vote will also be a ripe target for pro-Russian propaganda.

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