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EU Launches Center to Combat Foreign Disinformation Ahead of Elections

11/11/2025

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The European Union will create a centralized center to counter foreign disinformation as part of a democracy shield before the 2024 elections.
Critics warn of censorship, while supporters say center targets threats from Russia and China.
The proposal would boost funding for media and add measures to monitor interference.
Reporters Without Borders urges efforts to promote reliable online media, and concerns persist about regulation effectiveness and online threats to parties.

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Story summary

The European Union will create a centralized center to counter foreign disinformation as part of a democracy shield before the 2024 elections.
Critics warn of censorship, while supporters say center targets threats from Russia and China.
The proposal would boost funding for media and add measures to monitor interference.
Reporters Without Borders urges efforts to promote reliable online media, and concerns persist about regulation effectiveness and online threats to parties.