( November 12, 2025, 10:33 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The European Democracy Shield initiative was published on Wednesday, setting out a comprehensive plan to defend the EU's democratic systems from disinformation and foreign interference. The European Commission initiative establishes a new European Centre for Democratic Resilience to coordinate national responses, while promising updated guidance on AI in elections, stronger safeguards for journalists and political actors, and a "media resilience program" to support independent and local media across the EU.The Democracy Shield initiative, press release and a factsheet are attached....
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