{"id":94874,"date":"2022-01-26T10:00:59","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T09:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/?p=94874"},"modified":"2022-02-02T12:42:16","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T11:42:16","slug":"lack-of-sanctions-makes-interference-an-attractive-tactic-for-foreign-actors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/en\/lack-of-sanctions-makes-interference-an-attractive-tactic-for-foreign-actors\/","title":{"rendered":"Lack of sanctions makes interference an attractive tactic for foreign actors"},"content":{"rendered":"

The EU\u2019s lack of measures and sanctions make interference an attractive tactic for foreign actors, says the committee on foreign interference and disinformation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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On Tuesday, MEPs finalised 18 months of inquiry by the Special Committee on Foreign Interference (INGE) and adopted its final recommendations.<\/p>\n

The European public and government officials are \u201coverwhelmingly\u201d unaware of the severity of the threat posed by foreign autocratic regimes, in particular Russia and China, MEPs say in the text. Insufficient defence made it easier for malicious actors to take over critical infrastructure, carry out cyber-attacks, recruit former senior politicians and propagate polarisation in the public debate. This is exacerbated by loopholes in legislation and not enough coordination between EU countries.<\/p>\n

Counteraction<\/strong><\/p>\n

To counter the threats, INGE members urge the EU to raise public awareness through training for people in sensitive functions and general information campaigns. In addition, the EU should beef up its capabilities and build a sanctions regime against disinformation. Rules on social media platforms, which serve as vehicles for foreign interference, have to be tightened, too.<\/p>\n

In addition, the committee recommended the following:<\/p>\n