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EU moves to sanction Russian influence operations
Original: Europe wants to sanction Russian influence before it causes political damage
European officials are pushing to impose sanctions targeting Russian influence activities, aiming to act before such operations cause further political damage inside the EU. The effort reflects growing concern in Brussels and national capitals over disinformation, covert funding and political interference linked to Moscow. Debates continue over what legal tools would allow the bloc to sanction influence campaigns proactively.
Why now: Concerns over Russian interference in European politics ahead of ongoing electoral and security tensions.
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- Europe wants to sanction Russian influence before it causes political damage · Tomorrow's Affairs
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