Special Committee on Foreign Interference and Disinformation

by name voted on 09.03.2022

Summary

The European Parliament has established a special committee (INGE 2) to investigate and counter foreign interference and disinformation campaigns targeting EU democracy.

9 09.03.2022

Other

election

european union

international relations

information technology and data processing

Key points

In force from 10/03/2022

The European Parliament is setting up a special committee to address foreign interference and disinformation within the EU.
The committee will examine existing laws to find weaknesses in areas like online platforms, cybersecurity, and the protection of critical infrastructure.
A specific focus will be placed on investigating the secret funding of political activities by foreign actors.
The committee will look into ways to deter and punish malicious actors, including the use of sanctions.

Vote

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NI

The Left

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Speeches

3 Speeches in total

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Roberts ZĪLE

ECR

9:52 min

2. Announcement of voting results

Roberts ZĪLE

ECR

0:24 min

2. Announcement of voting results

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 (INGE 2), 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

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