Within the framework . Of the objective underlying the initiative “A new boost for European democracy” . A European Democracy Action Plan . Which to protect and strengthen European democracies, safeguarding . The integrity of elections, strengthening and pluralism of the and fighting disinformation . Having to reviewing the . Implementation of this action plan in According to the Commission . Covert interference in the European democratic space and its elections by third countries represents a risk for the EU, as they weaken all its democratic institutions and . Processes and have been on the Union’s agenda for many years. . The current legal framework for addressing this . Problem is on national rules relating to the transparency of interest representation, such as those relating to . The representation of interest groups and other activities that aim to influence public decisions or the democratic sphere through different channels or . Means of social communication (public relations . Academia and research, event organization, etc.
In her State of the Union address on
September . European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen the “Defense of Democracy” package, including an . Initiative on protecting the EU’s democratic sphere against foreign influence. up. This commitment was in the Commission’s work program for , on September The package would be with the aim of promoting free and fair elections . Intensifying the fight against disinformation and supporting and pluralism, including through the development of civic space and citizen participation to strengthen dem Business Email List ocratic resilience from the inside. In particular . It should include proposals to protect European democracies and strengthen confidence by defending them from external interests. The Commission that it would also propose measures to update the legislative framework on combating corruption. The presentation of the democracy defense package was for June , , but Věra Jourová, vice-president of the Commission for values and transparency, MEPs that it would be so that it could be out wide consultation, gather more information and carry out a full impact assessment.
The Commission appears to
Be finally ready to present this package, with its adoption by the College of Commissioners for next week. This must consist of: – legislation establishing requirements in the internal market regarding transparency of interest representation activities out on behalf of third countries; – a Reco Arabia Email List mmendation on inclusive and resilient electoral processes in the Union and strengthening the European character and effectiveness of the conduct of the European Parliament elections; – a Recommendation on promoting the commitment and effective participation of citizens and civil society organizations in public policy-making processes. It is that the Commission Communication accompanying this package of measures will present its components and links with other initiatives, also following up on the commitment to review the European Democracy Action Plan, in particular with a view to identifying areas for other actions.