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Russia’s Ramps Up Disinfo Campaigns Ahead of European Parliament Elections

By PISM

The upcoming European Parliament (EP) elections are an opportunity for the Russian Federation to conduct disinformation campaigns and influence operations in European Union states. Russia is counting on the strengthening of extreme, Eurosceptic, and anti-Ukrainian groups in the EP. In a desire to protect democratic processes in the EU, Poland can increase citizens’ awareness of Russia’s intentions and how it tries to influence European voters, and define a response strategy that includes improving communication with the public.

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Author: Agnieszka Legucka, Analyst, PISM.

This article is available on the PISM website.

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