EU's Democracy Shield: A New Battle Against Foreign Interference

The European Union introduces the Democracy Shield, a plan to safeguard democracies and elections from foreign interference and misinformation. The initiative, unveiled on November twelfth, aims to counter online destabilization efforts, particularly those from Russia, which have been active for over a decade. The plan includes a European Centre for Democratic Resilience to identify destabilization operations and coordinate fact-checking efforts. However, the specific measures and funding remain unclear, raising questions about its effectiveness.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.