EU's Democracy Shield Criticized as Ineffective

European Parliament Criticizes EUs Democracy Shield Plan: Too Weak to Counter Russian ThreatsThe European Unions proposed Democracy Shield plan, aimed at protecting the bloc from Russian interference, has been met with strong criticism from members of the European Parliament. The plan, unveiled in November, is seen as too weak and lacking in concrete actions to effectively counter threats such as election meddling, cyberattacks, and disinformation campaigns. Critics argue that the plan is more like a neighborhood watch group chat and offers no truly new or effective proposals for taking action. Despite a surge in hybrid threats, including railway disruptions, drone flyovers, and pro-Kremlin influence campaigns, the Democracy Shield has been criticized for lacking the necessary teeth to meet the challenge.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.