The article discusses the ongoing efforts by Russia to influence elections through disinformation, particularly ahead of the German federal elections on February 23. Experts from CeMAS highlight that campaigns are strategically targeting centrist parties like the Greens, CDU, and SPD, while the far-right AfD is rarely mentioned positively. A recent fabricated video about CDU candidate Friedrich Merz's alleged mental health crisis exemplifies the disinformation tactics being utilized. This situation mirrors previous attempts in other elections including those in the EU and the US, indicating a persistent strategy to sway voter opinions against specific parties.
Experts have observed large-scale Russian disinformation campaigns ahead of the upcoming German election on February 23, particularly to discredit centrist parties.
A recent video claiming CDU candidate Friedrich Merz had a mental breakdown in 2017 has been widely shared; however, the psychiatrist named is unverified.
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