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The French social democratic primary experienced a cyberattack on its voting platform, leading to an extension of the voting period.
More than 100,000 voters participated in the first round of the social-democratic primary in France. The voting platform experienced a cyberattack, prompting organizers to extend the polling period. A debate over the use of the word "genocide" in relation to Gaza has emerged as a significant point of contention among the candidates.
This primary is a crucial moment for the French left, seeking to unify behind a common candidate. The controversy surrounding the Gaza conflict reflects broader divisions within European left-wing politics and poses a challenge to forging a cohesive platform.
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Left: Mediapart and Libération report high voter turnout for the social-democratic primary, with Libération also noting a cyberattack on the voting platform that led to an extension.
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