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French politicians hug dogs and cats to attract votes: criticism of ‘animalwashing’ grows

French politicians hug dogs and cats to attract votes: criticism of ‘animalwashing’ grows

French politicians are using pets in their election campaigns to attract voters, a practice facing growing criticism as 'animal washing.' The strategy is especially prominent in Paris, a city with a high density of dogs, as municipal elections approach alongside voting in the Netherlands.

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