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EU Unveils Democracy Shield Against Foreign Interference

11/13/2025

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The European Commission unveiled its Democracy Shield on November 12, 2025, to protect EU democracies from foreign interference, particularly from Russia.
The plan includes establishing a European Centre for Democratic Resilience to monitor threats.
Critics argue the proposal lacks concrete measures and funding, and its effectiveness will be tested ahead of the 2027 elections.

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The European Commission unveiled its Democracy Shield on November 12, 2025, to protect EU democracies from foreign interference, particularly from Russia.
The plan includes establishing a European Centre for Democratic Resilience to monitor threats.
Critics argue the proposal lacks concrete measures and funding, and its effectiveness will be tested ahead of the 2027 elections.