France Proposes New EU Sanctions to Fight Russian Disinformation.

France, along with Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, and Poland, is proposing a new sanctions regime within the European Union (EU) to combat Russian disinformation and election interference globally. The draft paper states that Russia has been using various hybrid instruments to undermine democracy, stability, and the rule of law throughout Europe. The EU is prioritizing the fight against Russian disinformation ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections in June, as the volume of disinformation on social media platforms has increased. The proposed sanctions would target individuals and entities involved in destabilizing activities and could include travel bans and asset freezes. [Extracted from the article]