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Macron rejected Pegasus spyware purchase to avoid foreign technology reliance

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France explored acquiring Pegasus spyware in 2019, but President Macron ultimately rejected the purchase. He did so to avoid reliance on foreign technology, despite allegations of Morocco using the tool against French ministers.

France explored Pegasus spyware deal despite Morocco espionage claims. France briefly explored acquiring the controversial Pegasus spyware in 2019, according to media investigations, even as Morocco was allegedly using the Israeli-made surveillance tool to target French ministers. The report claims President Emmanuel Macron ultimately rejected the purchase to avoid reliance on foreign technology. Morocco has denied the spying allegations.
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