The European Council and European Commission are urged to bolster their defenses against hybrid threats, specifically foreign manipulation of information and interference efforts aimed at destabilizing democracies. This call comes following concerns regarding potential actions designed to undermine democratic electoral processes within the member states. The conclusions, adopted on Thursday, emphasize the need for greater resistance to such activities.
This follows allegations of involvement by the foreign private intelligence service, Black Cube, in the parliamentary elections in Slovenia, scheduled for Sunday. While the specific details of this case are not detailed within the conclusions, the heads of the Union member states underscored the importance of addressing interference. They highlighted the need to consider instances where foreign actors have attempted to influence democratic processes.
The extraordinary EU summit in Brussels, documented by AP, served as the backdrop for these discussions. The aim is to proactively safeguard the integrity of elections and ensure the stability of the Union’s democratic foundations.
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The EU summit advocated for reinforcing the durability of national governments against external disruption.