Europe: A shield against threats to democracy: Russia, deepfakes, and electoral manipulation in the crosshairs

The European Parliament has approved a report advocating for a 'European Democracy Shield' to counter foreign interference, cyberattacks, and deepfakes. Supported by 420 votes, the initiative calls for the creation of a European Centre for Democratic Resilience with its own budget to protect electoral processes. While the mechanism is not yet legally established, the vote serves as a significant political directive to the European Commission to strengthen defenses against hybrid threats from actors like Russia and China.