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Latvian MEP Proposes Ban on Russian News Outlets in EU

10/30/2025

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Latvian MEP Rihards Kols has asked the European Parliament to block access to Russian outlets RT and Sputnik on Parliament devices, citing security and credibility concerns.
Latvian media regulator raised this issue with Parliament President Roberta Metsola.
If approved, the measure would mirror the TikTok ban enacted in March 2023.
Metsola is exploring feasibility and will discuss the proposal at a future leaders’ meeting amid concerns over non-security precedents.

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Latvian MEP Rihards Kols has asked the European Parliament to block access to Russian outlets RT and Sputnik on Parliament devices, citing security and credibility concerns.
Latvian media regulator raised this issue with Parliament President Roberta Metsola.
If approved, the measure would mirror the TikTok ban enacted in March 2023.
Metsola is exploring feasibility and will discuss the proposal at a future leaders’ meeting amid concerns over non-security precedents.