EP calls on EU to impose sanctions on Russia for disinformation

The European Union is to impose restrictions on media organizations and individuals responsible for spreading Russian propaganda as part of a new package of sanctions.

This is reported with reference to the website of the European Parliament.

It is noted that the members of the European Parliament adopted a resolution that strongly condemns the Kremlin's efforts to interfere and undermine European democratic processes.

"MEPs want EU and member state leaders to deal with Russian interference efforts, not just in the EU institutions but across the Union. There is, they argue, a sense of urgency and resolve to this given the approaching European elections on 6-9 June 2024," the European Parliament said in the release.

The European Parliament also expressed concern about the recent interrogation of Maximilian Krach, a leading MEP from the Alternative for Germany, by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation on suspicion of receiving money from Kremlin agents, as well as the arrest of his assistant in Germany on April 23, 2024, on charges of Chinese espionage.

The MPs propose to strengthen the parliament's own defense, namely to enhance the culture of internal security, including thorough internal investigations to assess possible cases of foreign interference and full compliance with the system of internal sanctions.

Among other things, the European Parliament called on the EU Council to include Kremlin-backed media outlets, other broadcasting and media organizations, as well as those responsible for propaganda and disinformation campaigns in the EU, in the upcoming 14th package of sanctions against Russia.

Author – Anastasiya Glotova, 25/04/2024