UE își pregătește scutul pentru alegeri. Rusia, declarată principala amenințare: boții, deepfake-urile și finanțările ascunse, în vizor

The European Parliament calls for stronger measures against foreign interference in elections and disinformation campaigns, identifying Russia as the main external threat to democratic integrity. A report adopted by MEPs proposes the establishment of a new European structure to combat influence operations, classifies electoral infrastructure as critical, and suggests actions against bots and deepfakes. The report emphasizes the need for a coordinated response to hybrid threats and urges the extension of sanctions against those involved in disinformation. It also highlights the importance of media freedom and proposes measures for public education on media literacy and crisis preparedness.