Summary
The European Parliament is setting up a special committee to investigate foreign interference and disinformation within the EU. The committee will look into cyber threats, illegal political funding, and social media manipulation. 9 19.06.2020
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european union
political party
public administration
international relations
information technology and data processing
Key points
- The establishment of a special committee composed of 33 members.
- Investigation into disinformation and the role of social media algorithms and bots in shaping opinion.
- Analysis of breaches in electoral rules and the transparency of political campaign financing from foreign sources.
- Addressing hybrid threats, including cyber-attacks and hack-and-leak operations targeting officials.
Documents (PDFs)
PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION on setting up a special committee on foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation, and defining its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office
Setting up a special committee on foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation, and defining its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office
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