Episode 15

The battle for European democracy: How to counter hybrid attacks?

Published on: 9th April, 2025

For years, authoritarian actors have attempted to manipulate elections, spread disinformation, and divide our societies. 

To fight back, the European Parliament has set up a Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, focused on tackling cyberattacks, deepfakes, and online manipulation. 

In this episode MEPs Mika Aaltola, Lena Düpont, and Tomáš Zdechovský discuss how to strengthen the EU’s resilience against hybrid threats while protecting fundamental freedoms - like freedom of speech - in the digital space. 

Tune in and follow the EPP Group on social media for the latest updates on securing European democracies. 

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