The Council adopted a new regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising, aimed at countering information manipulation and foreign interference in elections. The regulation will make it easy for citizens to recognise political advertisements, understand who is behind them and know whether they have received a targeted advertisement, so that they are better […]
Are you aware of the new EU rules on political advertising?
Digital technologies and social media have transformed political advertising and, if unregulated, can threaten citizens’ democratic rights. Political sponsorships, both online and offline, play a key role in influencing perceptions of political institutions, elected leaders and opinions, especially in the run-up to elections. Digital technology and social media have given political actors enormous influence at […]
European Parliament wants stricter rules and penalties in new law on political advertising
On Thursday, the plenary backed several changes to the political advertising bill to ensure more transparent elections and smooth referendums. Parliament voted by 433 votes to 61, with 110 abstentions, on the negotiating mandate proposed by the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee. The plenary’s approval allowed rapporteur Sandro Gozi (Renew, France) to begin talks […]
European Parliament agenda for 2023: renewables, digitization, migration
Renewable energy, the circular economy, migration and online security are all on Parliament’s agenda for 2023. Digital transformation Cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and data sharing will all be discussed by Parliament in 2023. MEPs will agree a position on a legal framework for artificial intelligence in January, which aims to introduce a common regulatory and […]