The European Commission introduced the Democracy Shield, a strategy to protect democracies from foreign interference, particularly from Russia. The initiative aims to enhance democratic resilience in the EU but lacks concrete measures and funding clarity. Key components include a European Centre for Democratic Resilience and a voluntary network of influencers. Concerns about the effectiveness and funding of the initiative were raised by various officials, highlighting the need for stronger actions against misinformation and electoral manipulation. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)