On January 29, 2025, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot once again voiced unsubstantiated allegations against Azerbaijan, accusing the country of interfering in France's overseas territories. These claims, presented during a Senate discussion, marked yet another episode in France's ongoing campaign to discredit Azerbaijan's efforts on the global stage.

Barrot’s statement, claiming that Azerbaijan’s "Baku Initiative Group" was behind attempts to destabilize France's overseas regions, including New Caledonia and Corsica, raised more questions than answers. He condemned Azerbaijan for allegedly orchestrating digital and physical efforts to influence France's territorial integrity, even referencing a December 2024 report from the Viginum service, which supposedly confirmed such interference.

"Thank you, esteemed senators, for raising questions to the government regarding the unacceptable actions of a group called the 'Baku Initiative Group,’" Barrot began, painting Azerbaijan as a sinister force meddling in France’s internal affairs. The accusations weren’t new. Just days earlier, Barrot took to X (formerly Twitter), denouncing the "Baku Group" for destabilizing French politics in New Caledonia, labelling........

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