As the French presidential election draws closer, concerns have grown over a technique known as "typosquatting," where individuals register domain names that are similar to well-known websites to trick users into visiting them. This tactic has affected political campaigns, including that of Raphaël Glucksmann, a left-wing candidate whose campaign site is Glucks2027.fr. A similar domain, Gluck2027.fr, has been used to host a parodic page, which could potentially confuse visitors. Similarly, Marine Le Pen, a prominent political figure, has faced an issue with the domain marinelepen.fr, which was purchased by Belgians for resale. Afnic, the independent French organization responsible for managing national internet domain names such as .re, .wf, and .yt, oversees the allocation and management of these domains to prevent misuse. While Afnic does not have the power to impose sanctions, it can mediate disputes involving .fr domain names. Pierre Bonis, Afnic's general director, explained that if a domain is suspected of misuse, the organization can initiate a process allowing the domain owner five days to justify its use. If no valid reason is provided, the domain may be suspended. Afnic offers mediation as a free service when both parties agree to discuss the issue, which happens around 300 times per year. If mediation fails, arbitration is an option, where both parties present their case to a panel of experts. Possible outcomes include deactivating the domain, transferring it to the requester, or dismissing the claim. However, recovering a domain is not always simple. Legal action is only possible if there is proof of harm or deceptive intent, and the domain must not have been registered with the clear intention of profiting from a slogan. In the case of Marinelepen.fr, the National Rally could potentially take legal action against the Belgian owners, who are asking for 25,000 euros to transfer the domain. In contrast, the situation with Gluck2027.fr is less clear, as the site is a parody rather than a source of false information. Afnic notes that the .fr domain has a much lower abuse rate compared to .com domains. However, it cannot file complaints if a domain is used for criminal purposes, as it is not a court or an administrative authority. Instead, it acts as a registration office with limited powers, and major disputes are typically resolved in court. The conflict between Glucks2027 and Gluck2027.fr appears to be resolved, as the latter is now blocked by most alternative DNS systems due to concerns about user security.