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Bulgaria Seeks EU Aid Against Russian Disinformation Ahead of Elections

4/2/2026

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Bulgaria asked the European Union for help countering foreign interference, especially from Russia, ahead of the April 19 parliamentary elections.
The government established a unit and asked the European Union's External Action Service (EEAS) to monitor disinformation.
A report says Bulgaria has one of the EU's weakest responses to disinformation and is highly vulnerable.
The EU's Rapid Alert System will help member states share real-time information on threats.

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Bulgaria asked the European Union for help countering foreign interference, especially from Russia, ahead of the April 19 parliamentary elections.
The government established a unit and asked the European Union's External Action Service (EEAS) to monitor disinformation.
A report says Bulgaria has one of the EU's weakest responses to disinformation and is highly vulnerable.
The EU's Rapid Alert System will help member states share real-time information on threats.