On Tuesday, the European Parliament labeled Russia the main threat to Europe's democratic integrity. MEPs approved the report of the special committee on the European Democracy Shield, which contains recommendations for better protection of the European Union's democratic institutions. hnonline.sk ↗
The report highlights Russia's hybrid activities, including cyberattacks, sabotage, espionage, and signal jamming. The aim of the recommendations is to strengthen the EU's ability to protect its institutions and democratic processes from external interference. hnonline.sk ↗
At the same time, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned Russia's behavior following the incidents in Lithuania and Denmark. Denmark stated that a Russian frigate fired flares at a Danish military helicopter on Monday. Von der Leyen called such conduct reckless and dangerous. Politico Europe ↗
"Europe has once again woken up to Russia's reckless and dangerous behavior. These are not isolated incidents," von der Leyen said. She added that, in her view, such events strengthen Europe's resolve. teraz.sk ↗
In its report, the European Parliament emphasized the need for more effective protection of Europe's democratic integrity. Further progress will depend on how the European Union translates the recommendations into concrete measures against hybrid threats and attempts to weaken democratic institutions.
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