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Foreign interference a threat to democratic security in Europe

Amendment No. 3 | Doc. 16131 | 08 April 2025

Signatories:
Mr Oleksii GONCHARENKO, Ukraine, ECPA ; Ms Larysa BILOZIR, Ukraine, ALDE ; Ms Olena KHOMENKO, Ukraine, ECPA ; Ms Yevheniia KRAVCHUK, Ukraine, ALDE ; Mr Oleksandr MEREZHKO, Ukraine, ALDE ; Ms Mariia MEZENTSEVA-FEDORENKO, Ukraine, EPP/CD ; Ms Olena MOSHENETS, Ukraine, ALDE ; Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Ukraine, EPP/CD ; Mr Rostyslav TISTYK, Ukraine, ECPA ; Mr Markus WIECHEL, Sweden, ECPA ; Ms Lesia ZABURANNA, Ukraine, ALDE
Origin
2025 - Second part-session
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 4, insert the following paragraph:

"In addition to interfering in electoral processes and referenda, the Russian Federation actively intervenes in the political and social life of Europe through hybrid methods, including the systematic dissemination of disinformation and propaganda. This is carried out via Russian State-funded media such as RT and Sputnik, as well as media outlets affiliated with or financed by the Russian Federation, alongside co-ordinated efforts on social media platforms."

Explanatory note

The amendment explains the way Russian state-funded media interferes in European politics.