On Tuesday, the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS) adopted its findings and recommendations on foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), critical infrastructure, digital and media resilience, civil preparedness, and other issues. The proposals, adopted with 20 votes in favour, 9 against and 2 abstentions, are intended to contribute to the creation of a European Democracy Shield.

European Centre for Democratic Resilience

MEPs support the setting up of an EU centre for democratic resilience, although they say this should be set up in a binding legal act with operational parameters, a dedicated budget, and a governance involving all member states. This centre should include existing cooperation systems and crisis management capacity, and be adaptable to evolving threats.

Russia: primary threat for Europe’s democratic integrity

The report highlights Russia’s frequent hybrid attacks on critical infrastructure, such as…