EU's Democracy Shield Faces Criticism for Lacking Teeth

The European Commissions Democracy Shield plan, unveiled on November twelfth, aims to protect democratic processes from foreign interference and misinformation. However, it received a lukewarm reception from critics who found it insufficient and weakly worded, potentially due to pressure from the US administration. The plan, which includes a proposed European Centre for Democratic Resilience, lacks concrete details and has been criticized for its optional solutions. Despite criticisms, some members of the European Parliament view it as a call to address systemic risks to society and democracy using existing regulations.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.