Nicolas Lerner
Nicolas Lerner is the head of the French intelligence agency, known for his role in national security and intelligence operations. Recently, he was in the news for allegedly requesting the blocking of conservative voices in Romania ahead of the presidential elections, a claim made by Telegram founder Pavel Durov. Lerner's request raised significant controversy regarding freedom of speech and the influence of foreign governments on democratic processes.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 57,764 | $2,700,000 | 2,389$ |
| Russia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 112,406 | $1,500,000 | 1,170$ |
| Totals | 2 | 209,377,591 | 170,170 | $4,200,000 | 3,559$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Russia:
Nicolas Lerner is the head of French intelligence who requested to limit channels of conservative Romanian politicians.
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France:
Nicolas Lerner, the former head of the General Directorate for Internal Security, noted a decrease in the appeal of the Islamic State since 2017-2018.
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France:
Nicolas Lerner, the head of the secret services, was interviewed about defense issues.
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Monaco:
Nicolas Lerner made an unprecedented television appearance to discuss the threats faced by France.
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Italy:
Nicolas Lerner provided an assessment indicating that the Iranian atomic program will face significant delays due to the bombardment.
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Romania:
Nicolas Lerner is noted as the head of French intelligence who was questioned about his visit to Romania.
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Russia:
Nicolas Lerner, the head of the French intelligence, requested Pavel Durov to block conservatives in Romania on the eve of the presidential elections.
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Romania:
Nicolas Lerner, head of the French intelligence services, allegedly asked Durov to censor conservative voices in Romania.
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Romania:
Nicolas Lerner, the head of the French external intelligence services, was accused by Pavel Durov of requesting the suppression of conservative voices in Romania.
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Romania:
Nicolas Lerner's discreet visit before the second round is seen as evidence of external interference in the elections.
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