Members of the European Parliament have warned that foreign interference and disinformation pose an attack on “the very essence of the European project”, saying citizens are the primary victims, according to a press release from Parliament’s Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield.
What Parliament is doing
The Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield has released proposals aimed at bolstering democracy against foreign interference and disinformation. The press release characterises these phenomena as threats to the EU’s foundational project and highlights the impact on citizens.
Why it matters
Parliament’s statement frames foreign interference and disinformation not only as information-policy challenges, but as issues that strike at democratic legitimacy across the Union. By emphasising citizens as primary victims, the committee underlines the potential social and political consequences of unchecked interference and misleading information.
What happens next
The press release summarises the committee’s position and proposals; it does not specify legislative timings, vote dates, or further procedural steps. Details on how the proposals will be translated into legislation, debated by full Parliament, or negotiated with other EU institutions are not provided in the source material.
Source: European Parliament press release
