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EU Unveils Plan to Combat Online Disinformation Threats

10/30/2025

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The European Commission plans to unveil a proposal next month requiring online platforms to detect and address hybrid threats in Europe.
The initiative, part of the European Democracy Shield, aims to counter foreign disinformation campaigns and protect democracy across the EU.
Under the Digital Services Act, Google, Microsoft, and Meta must strengthen actions against harmful content.
Henna Virkkunen, EU tech chief, will reveal the details on November 13.

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The European Commission plans to unveil a proposal next month requiring online platforms to detect and address hybrid threats in Europe.
The initiative, part of the European Democracy Shield, aims to counter foreign disinformation campaigns and protect democracy across the EU.
Under the Digital Services Act, Google, Microsoft, and Meta must strengthen actions against harmful content.
Henna Virkkunen, EU tech chief, will reveal the details on November 13.