The Italian Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, warned about the risk of Russian interference in Italy's electoral process. The statements were made in a context of growing concern about attempts to manipulate democratic processes by Moscow.
Tajani expressed specific concerns about possible interference from Moscow in the Italian ballot boxes. The Italian leader was particularly vigilant regarding the influence that Russia could try to exert on the electorate.
This position fits within a broader scenario of tension between the West and Russia, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. European countries have been strengthening mechanisms to defend against attempts to interfere in electoral processes.
Tajani's warning comes at a time when European authorities have intensified warnings about disinformation campaigns and manipulation of public opinion by Russian actors, aimed at influencing electoral outcomes in various countries on the continent.
